Crime Solicitor Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Gemini Recruitment Full time

Main Responsibilities:


As a Crime Duty Solicitor, you will report directly to the Department Director and be responsible for all aspects of Crime work. You will provide technical expertise and guidance to other team members on occasions where appropriate. You must be able to manage an appropriate caseload, including complex and sensitive cases ranging from bail applications to serious fraud, drug crime, and theft. You will liaise with the CPS and courts, prepare statements, and collate evidence. Additionally, you will represent clients detained at police stations, conduct advocacy in the Magistrates Court, and attend to clients both in and outside of office hours.


Key Skills and Qualifications:


To succeed in this role, you must have a Duty and Police Station Accreditation, as well as a Higher rights of advocacy qualification, although this is not a necessity. You must also have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying. A committed team player with the ability to adapt well to new challenges is essential. Previous proven supervisory experience is an advantage. You must have excellent client care skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner. You must also have excellent networking and communication skills, as well as the ability to market the Company and generate new business. You must have a working knowledge of the publically funded Crime work and the ability to service privately funded cases. Extensive experience in handling a Criminal Defence caseload is required, as well as excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.


About the Company:


Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients, who are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and diversity and inclusivity in our workforce, which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.


What We Offer:


On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time, or with flexible working hours. The Company will also allow hybrid working.


Equal Opportunities:


Gemini Recruitment is committed to Equal Opportunities and diversity and inclusivity in our workforce, which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks, including CRB / DBS checks, will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.


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About Gemini Recruitment:


Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.


Key Features:


Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals, ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and diversity and inclusivity in our workforce, which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.


Working with Gemini Recruitment:


We are committed to delivering a quality bespoke service to our clients. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.


Benefits:


On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time, or with flexible working hours. The Company will also allow hybrid working.


We're a Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and a member of the Legal Recruitment Network (LRN).


The REC is the industry body for the recruitment industry and promotes best practice, ethics, and skills within the industry. The LRN is a professional body that provides a platform for legal recruiters to share best practice, knowledge, and expertise.

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