I am currently working with a leading regional law firm who are seeking an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor or Lawyer to join their fast growing and dynamic Crime Team in their Essex or Suffolk offices.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well respected Legal 500 law firm who can offer an engaging and varied criminal caseload. As well as genuine opportunities to progress internally, with multiple promotions throughout the year. You will also be working in a positive, supportive, and flexible working environment where you will be exposed to industry specialists and leading criminal lawyers!
Required:
* The successful candidate will have experience handling their own caseload, working on a variety of police work, and criminal matters, predominately in the Magistrates Court, but also in the Crown Court.
* Ideally, you will have over 1 years PQE experience as a Duty Solicitor.
* You will be able to confidently represent clients at police stations, and provide an excellent level of client service to both private and legally aided clients.
* Competently preparing cases for trial and appeal.
* Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates Court which include summary trials.
* Acting as litigator in Crown Court matters.
* Crime Duty Accreditation preferred.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Benefits:
* Flexible and hybrid working
* A strong, supportive team with large scope to grow
* High profile and interesting work as part of a leading Legal 500 law firm
* A friendly and collaborative working style
* Genuine opportunities to progress internally
If you are an ambitious Duty Solicitor looking to progress your career with a leading Essex/Suffolk law firm, please upload your most recent CV to alicia@ljwsolutions.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £48,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
* Yearly bonus
Additional Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Financial planning services
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Transport links
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* Magistrates Court: 1 year (required)
* UK Criminal Duty Solicitor: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chelmsford
Reference ID: LJWAMcrim
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