Criminal Duty Solicitor
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, Warwickshire, Nuneaton
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 10 Dec 2018
- Reference
- 36982
Job Details
A small firm is currently expanding and is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor with LAA Crime Supervisor status to supervise and manage a team of Duty Solicitors.
The Company:
They are a niche firm specialising in the defence of serious crime. The firm are regularly instructed to represent and defend in extremely serious cases, involving some of the most notorious crimes prosecuted in recent times and quite often cases attracting national notoriety.
The firm are modern and dynamic. They embrace the latest technology and cutting-edge practices to strive for excellence. The firm prides itself on thorough defence case preparation and robust defence.
The Role:
The successful Criminal Duty Solicitor shall be able to manage a heavy caseload, be proactive as well as manage and supervise others. The role shall involve police station attendances as well as attending Court to undertake advocacy and meticulous case preparation. The role shall include the management and supervision of other Criminal Duty Solicitors and the allocation of their work whilst ensuring compliance with the 2017 Standard Crime Contract. This is an extremely challenging and demanding but rewarding role.
Requirements:
The suitable Criminal Duty Solicitor must have worked within a similar role ideally with 10 years' + PQE as well as be able to fee-earn and manage others, you shall need to be able to offer constructive criticism, manage, supervise and support others. The successful candidate must be a robust individual with a proven track record of excellent management and leadership skills.
Benefits:
* Salary £40,000 - £45,000
* 30 days holiday + Public Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Flexible hours
* Free parking (5-minute walk)
If this role is of interest, please call James Wilson on 0121 296 3819 or forward your most recent CV to j.wilson@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In-House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
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