We are a highly regarded Criminal Defence Department seeking a committed and experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join our busy and expanding team.
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for criminal defence, excellent client care skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload independently from instruction through to conclusion.
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Demonstrable interest and passion for Criminal Defence
- Previous experience handling criminal defence matters
- Strong knowledge of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills
- Highly organised, hardworking and proactive
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to meet a billing target of 7 chargeable hours per day
- Strong IT and case management skills
- Willingness to attend police stations, prisons and courts, including out-of-hours
- Police Station Accreditation
- Duty Solicitor status
- Magistrates' Court and/or Crown Court advocacy experience
- Legal Aid experience
- Experience preparing cases for trial
- Experience dealing with serious or complex criminal matters
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a criminal defence caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion
- Taking instructions and advising clients on their legal position, plea and case strategy
- Attending police stations, prisons, Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts
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Contact Details:
Stuart Miller Solicitors Limited Recruitment Team
