Solicitor
3 months ago
We are seeking a criminal duty solicitor to join us in East Sussex.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading criminal law firms. Established in 1980, the firm operates nationwide. We represent clients across the full range of general and serious criminal offences. Our team is highly experienced in drugs offences, violent crime and sexual offences. We also offer specialist expertise in fraud, proceeds of crime and prison law.
We are ranked in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms. Our cases are regularly featured in national news media.
If you're a solicitor looking for a new challenge at a leading firm, get in touch.
Note that this role is only open to people who are currently qualified. It is not a training position.
We offer
Competitive financial package.
Top-tier case management tools.
Large and dedicated finance and admin support team.
A diverse team in a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Main responsibilities of the role
Providing representation at police stations.
Represent clients in criminal proceedings, including court appearances, trials, and hearings.
Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties.
Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence.
Obtaining medical/accountancy evidence when required and have the ability to interpret that evidence and advise accordingly.
Litigating cases.
Conducting advocacy.
Negotiating with prosecutors on behalf of clients.
Managing a caseload efficiently.
Essential key skills
Full qualification as police station representative.
Experience of criminal law within the last five years.
Knowledge of the Legal Aid system.
Advocacy and litigation skills.
Clean and valid practicing certificate at the time of applying.
Excellent client care skills with the ability to represent vulnerable clients.
Preferred key skills
Higher rights of advocacy qualification.
Additional certificates and qualifications such as the Advocates Gateway.
Specialist expertise in one or more areas of criminal law, particularly motoring offences and financial crime, white collar, financial and business crime.
Ability to mentor trainees.
Experience with private clients and an ability to generate more private client cases.
Note to recruitment agencies: We are recruiting direct for this role and will not be using agencies.
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