Newly Qualified Criminal Defence Solicitor - City of London
- Employer
- QED Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £25000 - £40000 per annum + additional benefits
- Closing date
- 3 Dec 2018
- Reference
- BBBH20458
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- Practice area
- Crime
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Newly qualified
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
A leading criminal defence firm in the City of London are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and confident Newly Qualified Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their Confiscation department. The firm have been involved in many high profile cases to date and continue to be at the forefront of criminal defence law.
My client is looking for someone who has a commitment to quality client care and who can maintain a high standard of work and concentration when perusing large volumes of complex evidence. Organisational skills are key. The candidate needs to be an excellent communicator as there will be direct client contact, as well as contact with Counsel, Experts, the Courts and other third parties.
It is expected that you will have a strong working knowledge of Criminal Law having undertaken a seat during your Training Contract. You will be confident advising on matters of Terrorism, Drugs Offences, Violent Crime, Money Laundering, Public Order Offences, Sexual Offences, Extradition and Violent Crime.
It is expected that you will have a strong working knowledge of POCA 2002 (Proceeds of Crime Act 2002).
Due to the nature of the role and the level of clients, any candidate would have to demonstrate a high level of maturity and professionalism.
There are significant opportunities for progression and to be part of a dedicated specialist department in a growing firm, which prides itself on maintaining the highest level of quality and client care.
If you would like further information regarding this role please contact Claire at QED legal, alternatively apply now for immediate consideration.
Company
QED
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Partner moves – both full equity and fixed share equity
• Team moves
• Firm Mergers / Bolt-on’s
• Succession / retirement planning
• In House Counsel
• Patent / Trademark Attorneys
• Other jurisdictions – placing lawyers into and from other countries
• Professional Support Lawyers
• Associate moves – focusing not just on team and culture fit but also client and work quality and room for future advancement.
• Assistant moves – lawyers cannot afford to make mistakes with their career moves. In the crucial early years exposure to the correct mentor and clients is essential.
• Legal professionals – FILEX, MILEX, ILEX, Licenced Conveyancers, paralegals, legal assistants and fee earners
• Support services - practice managers, COLP / COFA – regulatory and compliance, office managers, IT developers, case management specialists, law costs draftsmen and negotiators, legal secretaries, legal cashiers
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