Eventus Legal are seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a successful law firm based in Leicester. This is a permanent, full-time role. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, continuous training, development, and progression opportunities and police station call out fees.

Role Responsibilities 

The successful Criminal Defence Solicitor will provide support to a highly regarded specialist Criminal Defence team. You will also act as an advocate in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, representing clients in a wide variety of cases. Cases range from bail applications, serious fraud, white collar crime, theft, drugs, and murder cases, to criminal appeals.

The role will include but not limited to:

• Attend Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts, as part of the Court and Police Station Duty Rota Scheme.
• Preparing cases for both Magistrates and Crown Court.
• Advise clients and take accurate instructions.
• Maintain standards and compliance set by Legal Aid Agency.

Person Specification 

As the incoming Criminal Solicitor will have a proven track record in a wide range of criminal matters. You will be confident attending police stations and representing clients at Court.

Importantly, you will also be able to display: 

• Team-working skills, together with the ability to use individual initiative relating to their own responsibilities.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, combined with organisational and administrative ability.
• Well-developed IT capability
• A professional attitude towards work and career matters, while supporting the development of the Practice.
• A clean, current UK driver’s licence and your own vehicle.

Benefits and Rewards 

The Criminal Defence Solicitor will be given 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, call out fees, flexible working arrangements for late night representation and a supportive and welcoming work environment.

Other benefits include: 

• Police Station call out payment.
• Support for CPD / education, where appropriate.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Awards for achievement and recognition.
• Onsite / Local Parking.
• Rewards and recognition package.

About the Company  

This is a highly successful and client focused Leicestershire law firm that holds their clients’ interests in mind at every step of their processes. They have a team of reputable and skilled Solicitors, who display independence, integrity and tenacity even in the most challenging cases. The firm are very proud of their reputation and proud have achieved Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark and the Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation.

Next Steps  

If you are interested in learning more about this Criminal Defence Solicitor job, please send your CV to Simon Scott at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at simon.scott@eventuslegal.com or contact 07950 472004 for a confidential discussion. 

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. 

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