CROWN COURT LITIGATOR (Police Station Accredited)
Permanent Full-Time or 4 days per week Position
Negotiable salary plus Bonus Scheme
Solihull, West Midlands
Company
My client is a firm specialising in the defence of serious crime. We are frequently 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.
As a modern and dynamic firm, we embrace the latest technology and cutting-edge practices in our strive for excellence. We pride ourselves on thorough and robust defence case preparation, working hard to formulate novel points to enable us to articulate powerful and compelling submissions on behalf of those whom we represent.
The Position
We are fortunate to benefit from a solid team of talent comprising some of the best Solicitors and Barristers who are eminent within their profession. We are continually expanding and are now seeking to develop that team further by the addition of a Crown Court Litigator.
The successful candidate shall be expected to prepare and litigate complex and serious crime cases before the Crown Court along with managing a heavy caseload. The role shall also require police station attendance. This is an extremely challenging and demanding but rewarding role.
Requirements
The most suitable candidate should ideally have a minimum of 10 years’ experience, be able to work with minimum supervision, use their own initiative and be self-disciplined. The successful candidate must be a robust individual.
The nature of criminal defence requires considerable mental dexterity.It regularly involves working unsociable hours: evening and weekends to represent suspects detained at the police station and balancing competing demands. Accordingly, this role requires an individual who is entirely committed and dedicated to criminal defence, takes pride in their work and is passionate about what they do and the results that they achieve.
The candidate must be PS accredited and will be on our out of hours rota.
Benefits
Salary Negotiable
33 days holiday including Public Holidays
Bonus Scheme
Pension scheme
Flexible hours
Agile working