Eventus Legal are seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a successful law firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The firm are also recruiting in their offices based in Birmingham and Leicester due to expansion. This is a permanent, full-time job. However, part-time hours will be considered. Benefits include hybrid working, 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:

• Attending Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts, as part of the Court and Police Station Duty Rota Schemes.
• Preparing cases for both Magistrates and Crown Court.
• Advising clients and taking accurate instructions.
• Maintaining standards and compliance set by the 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 your own responsibilities.
• Strong advocacy skills that can be demonstrated in court.
• 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: 

• Hybrid and flexible working hours.
• Police Station call out payment.
• Up to 30 days holiday + Plus public holidays.
• Court appearance fees.
• Holidays increase with service.
• Annual pay reviews.
• 5% Bonus scheme on all billings.

• 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 specialist law practice. They are formidable advocates, incredibly experienced and leaders within their profession. The law firm are fortunate to benefit from long-term and long-standing working relationships with leading King’s Counsel. Furthermore, they specialise in serious crime, terrorism law, regulatory law, road transport law, motoring law nationwide.

Next Steps  

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Criminal Defence Duty Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at lucy.evans@eventuslegal.com or phone 075727 60099. 

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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