At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a start-up law firm and work on high-quality criminal defence cases.
- Company: Ambitious boutique criminal law firm founded by a leading King's Counsel.
- Benefits: Long-term career growth, professional development, and competitive compensation.
- Other info: Embrace technology and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing firm while delivering exceptional client care.
- Qualifications: Experience in criminal law, regulatory work, and practice management software is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
Our client is an ambitious start-up boutique criminal law firm, founded by a leading King's Counsel, with a clear vision: to become one of the country's leading specialist criminal and regulatory law firms, recognised for delivering the highest standards of legal representation and client service.
The firm's practice will focus predominantly on privately funded criminal defence, while also applying for its own criminal legal aid contract.
Working closely alongside one of the country's leading King's Counsel, the successful candidate will enjoy a unique opportunity to develop their practice through close collaboration on high-quality privately funded criminal defence work.
Subject to satisfying the Legal Aid Agency's requirements, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to act as the firm's Legal Aid Supervisor.
Experience of regulatory work would be advantageous, although not essential.
Technologically proficient and committed to embracing technology as part of delivering an efficient, modern legal service.
Experience of LEAP or similar practice management software is highly desirable.
Genuine warmth and emotional intelligence — outstanding client care is central to the firm's ethos. Long-Term Opportunity
We are looking for someone who wants to help build an exceptional firm over the long term and who is excited by the opportunity to shape its future from the outset.
As the firm grows and succeeds, the successful candidate will be entrusted with increasing responsibility, enjoy exceptional opportunities for professional development and career progression, and be rewarded accordingly, both professionally and financially, in line with their contribution to the firm's success.
Genuine warmth and emotional intelligence.
Experience of regulatory work.
Experience of LEAP or similar practice management software.
Pay range and compensation package
As the firm grows and succeeds, the successful candidate will be entrusted with increasing responsibility, enjoy exceptional opportunities for professional development and career progression, and be rewarded accordingly, both professionally and financially, in line with their contribution to the firm's success.
The firm is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
