Criminal Solicitor

Criminal Duty Solicitor, 1+ PQE, Cambridgeshire, £Excellent (DOE) plus extensive benefits. One of the region’s leading law firms, are recruiting a Solicitor to join their Criminal Law Department. If you are a Qualified Duty Criminal Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE, we would like to hear from you. However, this is just a guide and candidates with more or less experience may be considered. To apply or to register your interest, please call Cassie on 0121 454 1004 and quote Job Ref:3634

OVERVIEW:
Crime Duty accreditation is essential for this role and Higher Rights of Audience would be beneficial but is not essential. The successful solicitor will be a confident advocate and demonstrate the ability to deal with a range of clients at all levels. You will have a sound knowledge of criminal law and be capable of managing your own criminal matters caseload, whilst working as a team. You will need excellent management, communication and organisational skills, proficiency in IT, and have a polite and patient manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
• To act as an advocate in court on a wide variety of cases
• To prepare cases for Crown Court and to represent clients at police stations
• To act as a Duty Solicitor
• Drafting legal documents
• To work outside office hours as necessary
• Flexibility to travel and work from any of our offices and attend Courts at different locations
• Ability to work within the discipline of office targets, budgets and billing requirements
• To undertake appropriate continuing education to update and retain that knowledge

In return the firm are offering a competitive salary with out of hours payments, 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, Bupa, pension scheme, death in service benefit of twice the annual salary and free parking.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like further information or would be interested to apply for this vacancy please contact Cassie at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or cassie.bell@enllegal.co.uk or contact us via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/237102

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