Eventus Legal are seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor with experience to join a successful team based in County Durham. The successful candidate will be handling a mixed caseload with a high level of administration support. The role is a permanent position.

Role responsibilities

The incoming Criminal Defence Solicitor will be taking responsibility of a large caseload of Criminal matters including Magistrates’ and Crown Court Matters and Police Station call outs.  

Person specification

Applications are sought from Solicitors with experience in criminal matters, both Magistrate’s Court and Crown Court work, often of a complex nature, although Counsel is briefed for Crown Court cases. Ideally you will be on or working towards the Duty Solicitors Panel and be able to undertake out of hours Police station work. You must have a full driving licence and your own vehicle.

NQ Solicitors will be considered for this position, and the appropriate level of support and training will be given, provided you are Police Station Accredited.

Rewards

The successful Criminal Defence Solicitor be joining a supportive and team orientated organisation situated in County Durham working with a very experienced and able administration team including a Legal Clerk and Legal Secretary. The firm are willing to offer a generous salary and flexible working is on offer, subject to caseload requirements. They also offer an above average holiday allowance and the role can be offered on either a full or part-time basis.  

About the Company

The firm is a successful high street law firm who have been well respected within the North-East legal market for decades. We have made many placements within this firm and have had nothing but good reports of how they treat their staff, many remaining with the firm for years/decades.  

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this Criminal Defence Solicitor role, please send your CV to Amy Crosbie at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.crosbie@eventuslegal.com or contact 07563 534727 for a confidential discussion.

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