Criminal Solicitor (NQ to 5 PQE)

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Human Resources Generalist | Associate CIPD

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and newly qualified Solicitor to join Paul Crowley & Co’s highly regarded Criminal team based in Anfield.

The successful candidate will have experience in or is interested in making the switch to Criminal Law. You will have a high degree of self-management and initiative to help navigate a full caseload.

Person Specification & Requirements:

1. Strong time-management and ability to manage a caseload.
2. Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid.
3. Genuine passion for criminal law.
4. Commercially minded.
5. Personable, confident and articulate communicator.
6. Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude.
7. Starting to build own referral source would be advantageous.
8. Duty Solicitor accreditation or willing to work towards.
9. May have some knowledge and experience of Lexcel Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the effective management and advisory service of all aspects of allocated Criminal Law cases.
2. Represent clients at hearings and court trials.
3. Attend allocated Duty Solicitor slot as agreed and ensure duty solicitor compliance.
4. Attend and comply with ‘on call’ responsibilities and duties as agreed.
5. Negotiate plea negotiations, punishments, and settlements.
6. Providing advice and guidance to other members of staff within the Criminal Department.
7. Drafting legal documents and various court applications.
8. Undertake any specific training when required and to have overall responsibility towards self-development.
9. Legal Aid work.
10. Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards.
11. Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
12. Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities and networking.
13. Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and members of staff.

Benefits and Remuneration:

1. Competitive Salary depending on experience. Please see current salary banding below:
2. £30,000 to £45,000 DOE
3. 25 Days Holiday plus public bank holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days*.
4. Additional Birthday Holiday*.
5. A wealth of experienced Criminal Solicitors to help guide your career.
6. Optional 1 day per week home working*.
7. Free Parking.
8. Staff social and team building events.
9. Auto-enrolment workplace pension*.
10. Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment.
11. Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars.
12. Paid study leave*.
13. Practicing Certificate renewed annually*.
14. Breakfast Clubs.
15. Free eye tests*.
16. Interesting and meaningful work.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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