Eventus Legal are seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a specialist Criminal Law firm in Warrington, Cheshire. This is a full time, permanent job offering 26 days annual leave, hybrid working, bonus holiday scheme, Medicash benefits, cycle to work scheme, Christmas office closure and ongoing professional development opportunities.
This Criminal Defence Solicitor job in Warrington, Cheshire presents an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team handling a varied caseload of criminal matters for both legally aided and privately funded clients. This job would suit an experienced and proactive solicitor who enjoys advocacy, client contact and managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion.
Job Responsibilities
The successful Criminal Defence Solicitor will manage a varied caseload of criminal law matters whilst contributing to the continued success of the wider team.
The day to day duties within this Criminal Defence Solicitor job include:
• Managing a caseload of criminal matters for both legal aid and privately funded clients
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court
• Managing Crown Court matters from instruction through to conclusion
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
• Preparing legal documentation and progressing matters efficiently
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and other third parties
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to team objectives
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards
Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with experience in Criminal Defence matters who are able to work effectively within a busy team environment. This Criminal Defence Solicitor job is ideal for a proactive legal professional who enjoys advocacy, client contact and working collaboratively with colleagues. The successful Criminal Defence Solicitor will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
• Previous experience handling criminal law matters
• Strong advocacy and communication skills
• Excellent client care and relationship building abilities
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
• Strong information technology skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
It would be advantageous, although not essential, to hold Police Station Accreditation and or Duty Solicitor status or be willing to work towards these accreditations.
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Criminal Defence Solicitor will benefit from working within a supportive and collaborative team environment where ongoing professional development is encouraged. In addition, you will be awarded the following employee benefits:
- Hybrid working
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional payments for specific out of hours attendances
- Bonus holiday scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 12 additional days annual leave
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Christmas office closure
- Medicash scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Monthly events and social events
About the Firm
This specialist Criminal Law firm provides a supportive and collaborative working environment where colleagues work closely together to deliver excellent client service. The team is committed to maintaining high professional standards and encourages continuous professional development through ongoing training and support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that offers a varied workload alongside ongoing professional development opportunities.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Criminal Defence Solicitor job in Warrington. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career enhancing Criminal Defence Solicitor job opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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