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Welcome to Watson Woodhouse & MacksSolicitors leading national law firms headquartered inMiddlesbrough serving clients across the UK and beyond in an arrayof legal areas. With a heritage spanning over three decadeswe have developedanoutstanding reputation whichhas been recognised for our highquality advice and firstclasspersonalservice.

At Watson Woodhouse & Macks weembody three core values that guide our actions and define ourculture:

• Hardworking:We are enthusiastic proactive genuine professionals who go theextra mile this is not just a motto it is our ethos. We believe inmaking things happen for our clients and eachother.

• Dynamic:We are innovative adaptable and agile. We areresponsive to our environment and are not afraid to challenge thestatus quo. We believe in being able to quickly adapt to changingneeds of our clients and challenges within ourenvironment.

• Together:We are high performing company team players. We support andcontribute towards the growth of our services and our people. Webelieve in inclusivity across the group and having a focus onoutstanding service for our clients in everything wedo.

To support our continued growth anddevelopment we have established a dedicated Talent Team committedto sourcing retaining and investing in our inhouse talent. Thisteam ensures that our employees have the support and resourcesneeded to thrive in their roles and advance their careers withinour organisation.

If youshare our vision and values and are ready to make a meaningfulimpact in the legal sector we invite you to explore our currentcareer opportunities. Whether you are an experienced professionalor a talented individual looking to launch your career we welcomeyour application.

Join us in shaping the future ofWatson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors by making a positivedifference in the lives of our clients and ourteam.

If youre ready to take the next stepin your career journey we encourage you to applytoday.

We look forwardto welcoming you to our team and supporting you in reaching yourfullpotential.

Areyou a legal professional with a flair for criminal law and acommitment to exceptional client care Join our dynamic team as aCriminalSolicitor

Weare in search of a diligent and experienced Criminal Solicitor toenhance our team. The role involves providing expert legal advicerepresentation and support to clients maintaining the higheststandards of professional conduct and client care. Responsibilitiesinclude handling various criminal matters such as defence incriminal trials bail applications police station representation andgeneral criminal lawmatters.

GeneralResponsibilities:

• Adherenceto SRA regulatory requirements and industry bestpractices.
• Maintainingstrict confidentiality and datasecurity.
• Deliveringhighlevel service across all areas of theGroup.
• Demonstratingclear and courteous communication with internal and externalstakeholders.
• Compliancewith procedures outlined in the OfficeManual.
• Providingadditional support to other departments for example crossreferral
  

JobSpecificTasks:

• Independentcasemanagement.
• Conductinglegal research and casepreparation.
• Managingcourt proceedings and all facets of criminal litigation includingdisclosure and drafting witnessstatements.
• Attendingclient meetings hearings and court sessions to liaise with variousparties.
• Representingclients at police stations magistrates courts and crowncourts.
• Participatingin plea negotiations pretrial hearings andtrials.
• Managingcorrespondence and client inquiries effectively managing clientexpectations.
• Providingwritten advice to clients asnecessary.
• Producingdocuments obtaining expert reports and issuinginstructions.
• Meetingchargeable time and financial targets set by the Head ofDepartment.
• Keepingupdated with changes in laws andprocedures.
• Filemanagement administration and timerecording.
• Managingongoing Continuing Professional Development(CPD).

Experience:

• Essentialexperience in CriminalLaw.
• 1Years PQE isdesirable.
• Experienceworking with vulnerable clients resolving issues and handlingdifficultconversations.
• Proficiencyin Case Managementsystems.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office andOutlook.

Attributes/Skills:

• Exceptionalwritten and verbal communicationabilities.
• Excellenttime management skills to handle complex workloads and meetdeadlines.
• Strongproblemsolving skills andinitiative.
• Abilityto remain composed and resilient underpressure.
• Skilledin building rapport with internal and externalstakeholders.
• Commercialawareness and businessacumen.
• Ateam player with the ability to workindependently.
• Positiveprofessional and enthusiasticattitude.

Whywork forus

• Competitivesalary reflecting yourexperience
• Companypensionscheme
• 33days annual leave inclusive of bankholidays
• Discretionaryannual bonusscheme
• Professionalmembershippayments
• Professionaldevelopmentopportunities
• Employeereferralscheme
• Christmassavingsclub
• Discountedlegalservices

Thisposition offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team andcontribute expertise to a wide range of criminal law matters. Ifyou meet the qualifications and possess the necessary skills weencourage you to apply.

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