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Crime Solicitor

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, London
Salary
£32000 - £45000 per annum
Closing date
10 Aug 2018
Reference
BBBH5588

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Practice area
Crime
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

This firm are leaders in the Criminal Law field and act for some of the countries most interesting clients. If you are a criminal solicitor looking to expand your experience this is a truly standout opportunity.

This Top Tier (Legal 500), Chambers Ranked firm in the vibrancy of Kings Cross, with a background of ground-breaking support for societies most vulnerable, and the opportunity to progress to the lofty heights of Partnership is looking to expand their team. The accreditations the firm has received in the last 30 years are too numerous to mention in this profile. If this interests you, then please read on.

The Firm

This firm is Top Ranked in Chambers, Tier 1 across many areas of the Legal 500, has won firm of the year for legal aid, and is a winner of the Law Societies Excellence Awards. They have numerous Lawyers ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers as leaders in their field. Headed up by one of the most highly regarded Partners in the industry the firm has never been more successful in its 40+ years of practising.

Representing some of society's most vulnerable members, alongside a carefully selected client base of businesses which mirror the philosophies of the Practice; they truly break down the out-dated beliefs of their archaic rivals. Working at this firm means you truly want to break free of the corporate culture of more traditional firms and embody a spirit that typifies social justice. Nothing highlights this more than their headlines for modernising legal actions and advancing the law in unique ways.

Accredited with the Gold Investor in People award, this firm really does mean it when they say you can work your way right to the top of the leadership from any position. The firm itself has been highlighted as offering one of the most desirable training contracts in the market, as the progression opportunities it offers are limitless.

Sticking closely with its moral compass firmly pointed in the right direction, its practitioners are closely aligned with the charities and support groups across the country. They actively campaign for social change even outside of the legal sphere.

The office is based in the vibrancy of kings cross and stands out as one of the most modern buildings in the area. Within the building, they operate an open culture which is sustained through an open seating plan, and open-door offices. It is not unusual to be seated closely alongside the likes of managing Partners and Senior level fee-earners, even at the most junior of levels.

The Role

The firm is looking to recruit a Criminal Solicitor (1+ years PQE, with no upper limit) with experience in Crime Extradition, to work in their office close to London Bridge.

This is an exciting role for a Criminal Solicitor to join one of Londons most specialised and highly regarded practices for this area of law. You will work directly alongside a Chambers and Legal 500 rated Partner and handle a broad caseload of Crime and Extradition work.

Crime Duy status is a key component of the role, as you will be at the forefront of assisting the firms clients in being under the pressures of criminal investigations. Advocacy skills will be a prerequisite of the position and knowledge of the law relating to fraud, human rights, murder, and extradition is essential.

If you wish to grow your career working alongside industry-leading lawyers, this could be for you.

The Requirements

  • You will be a Criminal Solicitor 1+ years PQE, with Crime Duty status.
  • You will be able to work well within a team.
  • You will deal with excellent quality work.
  • Salary is above market rate and is negotiable depending on your level of experience, with a market leading bonus of 20% of billings over 3x salary.
  • You will be under the guidance of some of the most highly regarded Partners in the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Crime Duty Solicitor to join this Top-Ranked firm, based in their flourishing London office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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