Tuckers Birmingham is seeking a skilled criminal defence solicitor to join our established team of solicitors, paralegals and barristers.
We are recruiting a a duty solicitor with higher rights who is able to work on the police station rota as well as handle Magistrates and Crown Court cases.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading criminal law firms. Established in 1980, we operate nationwide.
We represent clients across the full range of general and serious criminal offences.
Our team is highly experienced in drugs offences, violent crime and sexual offences.
We also have a well established private client motoring law team.
We offer specialist expertise in fraud, proceeds of crime and prison law.
We are ranked in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms. Our cases are regularly featured in national news media.
If you're a solicitor looking for a new challenge at a leading firm, get in touch.
Note that this role is only open to people who are currently qualified. It is not a training position.
We offer
Competitive financial package
Flexible working between home/office/court/police station
Top tier case management tools
Large and dedicated finance and admin support team
A diverse team in a supportive and inclusive working environment
Main responsibilities of the role
Providing representation at police stations
Represent clients in criminal proceedings, including trials and bail hearings
Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties
Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence
Obtaining medical/accountancy evidence when required and having the ability to interpret that evidence and advise accordingly
Litigating cases
Conducting advocacy
Negotiating with prosecutors on behalf of clients
Managing a caseload efficiently
Essential key skills
Duty Solicitor accreditation
Knowledge of the Legal Aid system
Advocacy and litigation skills
Clean and valid practicing certificate at the time of applying
Excellent client care skills with the ability to represent vulnerable clients
Ability to work well as part of a team
IT literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel etc)
Preferred key skills
Additional certificates and qualifications such as the Advocates Gateway
Specialist expertise in one or more areas of criminal law, particularly motoring offences and financial crime, white collar, financial and business crime.
Note to recruitment agencies: We are recruiting direct for this role and will not be using agencies.