Criminal Solicitor

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Limited Full time

**My client is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their offices in Cardiff, South Wales.**

The firms work is all private funded, so it can provide the opportunity to move away from legally aided work.

**The Role**

To provide high quality legal advice, assistance and advocacy for clients of the firm and contribute to maintaining high standards of client care.

**Key Tasks**
- Taking client instructions and providing legal advice and assistance.
- Managing a caseload of client matters in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual,
- SRA Code, LAA Contract and SQM requirements.
- Undertaking advocacy at Court.
- Dealing with existing and new client enquiries.
- Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training in accordance with professional training requirements.
- Casework and File Management responsibilities as defined in the Quality Manual.
- Financial management and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules via Finance Manual.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
- Maintaining compliant Duty Solicitor status.
- Attending out of hours Police Station call outs and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts as required.
- Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

**Skills**
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Capable advocate
- Strong written communicator
- Good negotiator
- Good time management,
- organisational and compliance skills

**Knowledge**
- Understanding of Criminal Law documentation, processes and compliance.

**Experience**
- Criminal Solicitor with 1 years PQE
- Police Station Accredited

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