Solicitor - Criminal defence (retrain)

Are you a newly qualified Solicitor interested in exploring Criminal Defence? This is an exciting criminal defence retrain opportunity with an award-winning; Legal 500 recommended Firm
The Firm:
This award-winning, Legal 500 recommended specialist firm has gone from strength to strength, growing the team in the Dewsbury office and across their 3 other office locations in Sheffield and London (Central & East)
The firm has become a go-to name for criminal defence work; they were ranked as a Leading Firm in the 2018 edition of the Legal 500.
The firm holds the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark and several other accreditations in criminal law.
The firm looks to pave the way for excellence in the industry by providing the highest levels of advice and legal representation across the full remit of criminal matters. The firm maintains a reputation for going above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcomes for its clients.
The Role:
As a result of continued growth, the firm now requires qualified solicitors who are interested in pursuing a career in Criminal Defence. The firm will support your training and will work alongside you in pursuing Police Station Accreditation and eventually working towards the Duty Solicitor qualification.
You will be supported by leaders in the field of Criminal Defence; there is an incredibly friendly and supportive culture within the Dewsbury office.
You can expect a mixture of structured guidance and on the job training to enable you to become a strong Criminal Defence Solicitor.
There are also strong progression opportunities beyond the retrain; the firm looks to promote organically from NQ through to Director.
Requirements:
- Qualification as a Solicitor (any area of law)
- outstanding communication and client care skills;
- work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines;
- be pro-active, professional and detail orientated;
Remunerations:
The firm offers a generous salary & benefits package.
This is a stand-out opportunity not to be missed; reach out for a confidential conversation today.