Eventus Legal are seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a successful law firm based in Doncaster. This is a permanent, full-time role. Benefits include a generous call out bonus, long service awards and a rising holiday allowance.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Criminal Defence Solicitor will be responsible for dealing with a wide-ranging caseload of Criminal files under the firms Legal Aid contract from initial caution through to case conclusion in either Magistrates or Crown Courts. These include but not limited to minor offences up to charges carrying life sentences.
There will be an expectation to join the firms Duty Rota and attend Police Stations out of hours.
Person Specification
The incoming Criminal Defence Solicitor will have excellent knowledge of Criminal Law and experience in running their own caseload. Importantly, the candidate will also be able to display:
- Duty Solicitor Status
- Strong Advocacy Skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise your workload within the required timescales.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent PC/keyboard skills
Benefits and Rewards
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Law Firm based in the South Yorkshire. Although the role is based in Doncaster, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid basis in time.
Other benefits include:
- Annual salary reviews
- Long service awards
- 32 -day holiday allowance (Inclusive of band holidays)
- Bonus
- Free local parking
- NEST Pension
- Genuine opportunity to progress into a senior role / Head department.
About the Company
This is a highly successful law firm with a reputation for being approachable and reliable. They are SRA regulated and Law Society Accredited across their departments.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Dispute Resolution Solicitor role, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at lucy.evans@eventuslegal.com or phone 075727 60099.
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