Solicitor- Crime Team
Location: Northwest Offices
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Role
Forbes Solicitors are seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Duty Solicitor to join our Crime team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a varied case load of Criminal Defence matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Handling a full range of Criminal Defence cases both Private and Legal Aid clients which may be complex and/or sensitive cases.
* Attending Courts hearings for a wide variety of criminal defence hearings.
* Representing clients detained at the police station, conducting advocacy in the Magistrates/Crown Court, attending to clients both in and outside of office hours.
* Providing clear written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files.
* Supporting the wider team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects.
* Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements.
* Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of the departmental business plan.
* Building strong client and stakeholder relationships, enhancing the Firm’s profile, and supporting business development.
About You
We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:
Essential
* Be an NQ Solicitor or CILEX, with criminal practice rights.
* Previous experience within Criminal Law and dealing with Criminal clients.
* Demonstrate excellent knowledge of Criminal Law.
* Demonstratable experience working within the Magistrates and or Crown Court.
* Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Previous experience in managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines while achieving fee targets and contributing effectively within a team.
* Aligns with the Firm’s values.
Desirable
* Has Duty Solicitor status, or a willingness to work towards it.
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more before applying, please read the full job specification on our website.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
* Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
* Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Celebration and Volunteer leave.
* Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
* Profit share scheme.
* Additional long service awards.
* Subsidised tuck shops.
* Staff discount on Firm services.
* Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
* BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
* Retail and gym membership discounts.
* Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
* Annual Events.
Equal opportunities
Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.
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