Job Description
Criminal Defence Solicitor (FTC), 3+ PQE, Greater Manchester, £35,000 - £50,000, 12-months fixed-term contract. A well-established law firm is seeking a criminal defence solicitor to join their team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on 0121 454 1004 and quote Job Ref: 7399
OVERVIEW:
• Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients, conduct case analysis, and collaborate with external professionals such as barristers, forensic experts, and investigators to build a robust defence.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including bail hearings, pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, trials.
• Stay updated on relevant laws through research, ensure adherence to legal ethics and confidentiality, and represent clients in various legal proceedings without direct court hearing attendance.
• The candidate will have experience in criminal defence, specifically within drink driving, drug driving, fatalities, dangerous driving and speeding, including others.
• Within this role, the locum solicitor will deal with privately funded cases.
• As a locum, the appointed solicitor will have a minimum of 3 years PQE and experience in a client-facing role, with proven ability to manage own caseload for both guilty and not guilty pleas.
• Candidates with experience in motoring law including ...