Solicitor
Crime
Coventry
Full Time Permanent Role
We are looking for an ambitious Solicitor to join Talbots and assist the growth of our Criminal Department in the Coventry area. To be successful, you will have qualified experience of working in a similar role within a fast-paced Criminal Law Department.
As a Solicitor will be expected to undertake a variety of criminal litigation work on behalf of private and commercial clients and develop this department by networking, strengthening existing client relationships and winning new business.
Who Are Talbots Law?
Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.
Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of “Working every day to be the best” for our people, our clients, and for our communities.
We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.
The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.
* Competitive salaries with annual review.
* Annual tax-free* profit-share.
* 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
* Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
* Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Parental Leave.
* EV Car Leasing Scheme.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
* Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
* Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
* Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees) and Financial Support Loans.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes.
* Established Company progression framework.
* Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
* Flexible and hybrid working available for experienced/qualified (lawyer) roles.
* Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
* Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
* Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children’s Hospice).
* Additional benefits include Aviva private health cover & Company parking provision for Associates, Senior Associates & Directors.
What the job involves:
* Managing a full caseload of both Police Station and Magistrates’ Court cases as well as being added to duty rotas for both Magistrates’ Court and Police stations.
* Drafting reviewing, amending and issuing legal documentation including utilising our case management system.
* Supporting colleagues within the department as well as liaising with existing and new clients.
What you need:
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of working in a similar role within a fast-paced Criminal Law Department;
* Able to demonstrate practical knowledge of the Criminal Law transaction process, from inception to completion;
* Desirable to hold higher rights to be able to attend hearings at the Crown Court but not essential.
* Be detail-driven, have excellent communication skills and be a motivated & organised team-player.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today by sending your CV to careers@talbotslaw.co.uk.