Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join one of Leicestershire’s most highly regarded law firms, based out of modern commercial offices in Loughborough. This is a permanent, full time Criminal Defence opportunity. Benefits include hybrid and home working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pensions scheme, life insuance.
Role Responsibilities
As an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor your new role will see you working as part of a highly regarded Criminal department, where your caseload will be truly varied and you’ll have exposure to myriad criminal defence and professional conduct matters.
Specific duties will include:
- Take responsibility for your own caseload of legal aid and privately funded work
- Police Station and Magistrate Court representation as well as Crown Court preparation
- Maintain confidentiality and deliver professional client care
- Keep up to date with criminal law, legislation, and court procedures
- Liaise with barristers, expert witnesses, courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencie
Person Specification
Applications are sought from experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors who have demonstrative experience within dealing with criminal defence matters, both legal aid and privately funded.
You will also have:
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience although all PQE levels are considered for this role
- Prior experience dealing with criminal defence matters
- Ideally be a qualified Duty Solicitor
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently
- Confident IT user with experience of case management systems.
Benefits and Rewards
You will be joining an established and modern law firm and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and home working opportunities available
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Training and development opportunities
About the Company
One of the East Midlands leading multi service law firms who have a strong foothold in the legal market and a solid reputation for their high quality work alongside a supportive and modern culture. They have grown their criminal defence department organically over recent years and now due an influx of new work and to maintain a proper work life balance for all, are looking to bolster the team.
They operate on a flexible and hybrid basis, with a great philosophy around work life balance. There exists genuine opportunities to progress and have exposure to a varied caseload of criminal defence and professional conduct/regulatory work. You’ll have all the tools are your disposal to be able to provide high quality service to your clients and have an experienced Partner to assist with more complex matters.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this new criminal defence opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this role, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or phone 07497 389 531
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