One of our clients hiring for solicitors to join their leading Crime Department. The position will provide a perfect opportunity for solicitors to develop their expertise in general crime as well as in high profile and complex cases. The successful candidates will be joining a vibrant growing and supportive team who are committed to securing justice for clients that are subject to criminal investigation/prosecution. Duty status is preferable but not essential .
Our clientis a Legal 500 firm with offices in London (Central Ealing & Leyton) Essex (Ilford); Birmingham and Manchester. We have departments in Crime Financial & Civil Litigation Children & Family Law and Immigration.
The Applicant Specification We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are looking for qualified solicitors who meet the specification below.
Qualified solicitor
Duty status would be preferred but is not essential
Experience as a paralegal or in office administration
Computer literate – working knowledge of MS Office Leap CCDCS CJSM
Proven timemanagement skills and ability to multitask
Good academic background and sound legal knowledge.
Genuine interest in working in criminal defence law
Strong client relationship building skills
Commitment to human rights civil liberties and access to justice
Ability to provide high quality client care and service
Ability to promote growth of the department
The Role
The successful applicant will become a valued and integral member of our crime team.
Successful applicants will report to the Head of Department and will:
Play an integral role in providing comprehensive and accurate legal advice and guidance to existing and new clients to the firm
Be working with a very diverse range of clients and handling their own caseload
Maintain accurate detailed and up to date case files ensuring confidentiality is ensured and all data protection regulations are adhered to
Take an active role in business development to help to raise the profile of you the team and the firm
Assist the team’s Partner with a variety of matters
Endeavour to achieve monthly financial targets including billing and chargeable hours
They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:
Representing clients throughout the criminal justice system including police stations Magistrates Court and also Crown Court.
Provision of advice to clients review of documentation relating to an offence research plan and investigation of matters visiting police stations and prisons to collaborate with clients draft legal documents and formulate an accurate and compelling defence for the client.
The following skills and experience are relevant:
Qualified solicitor or experienced fee earner with experience in Criminal Law
Qualified Duty Solicitor is highly desirable
Police Station Accredited is desirable
Higher advocate in the Crown Court is also desirable but not essential
An ability to balance the demands of clients/caseload and noncasework responsibilities
An ability to communicate effectively with clients and opposing solicitors
Adhering to all file and case management policies and procedures / compliance
Accurately recording all time chargeable and nonchargeable
Ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity
Working collaboratively with other fee earners and support staff
Maintaining knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law
Proven track record of providing highquality legal advice and achieving positive outcomes for clients
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload effectively
Participating in and engaging with supervision
Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems
A willingness to be involved in business development
compliance with all relevant professional and contractual rules regulations and codes of conduct;
preparing criminal defence cases from prearrest stage through to appeal as appropriate;
advising and representing clients at police stations Magistrates’ Courts and/or Crown Courts;
efficient management of a busy case load whilst also regularly attending courts/police stations;
preparing appeals to higher courts as needed;
participating in out of hours police station rota scheme;
working productively to retain existing client base and attract new clients and referral sources to the firm;
dealing proactively with funding issues for both private and legally aided clients;
working on cases as required both as an individual and as part of the wider crime team;
effective use of digital platforms for legal aid evidence communications with Court and CPS and access to firm’s servers and case management systems;
Key Responsibilities
You will be exposed to a range of highquality work and gain valuable experience to define your career in this area of law.
Running cases from beginning to end will include conducting thorough legal research analysis collaborate with clients witnesses experts and other legal professionals to build strong cases.
Attend court proceedings hearings and trials to advocate for clients’ interests effectively.
Stay updated on relevant laws regulations and legal trends related to professional misconduct and crime.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
At least 2 years’ experience of handling a varied criminal caseload.
Experience of working to deadlines with a minimum of supervision.
Direct contact with clients face to face and over the phone.
Experience of the digital CJSM system Crown Court Digital Case System and Common Platform
Good knowledge of all aspects of criminal law and particular Police Station Magistrates Court and Crown Court procedures.
Law Society accreditation for police station representation knowledge of relevant procedures and confident in representing suspects in the police station or other PACE interview.
Strong analytical research and writing skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
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