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Co Managing Director & Legal Recruitment Expert at Ortus Group - dan.sill@ortusgroup.com or 07498305 041
Job Description
Ortus Group are working with a highly regarded London law firm, ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for high value Criminal law. The partners have asked Ortus Group to help attract a full‑time, permanent Criminal Lawyer to join their thriving London team. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload of criminal matters, including both Legal Aid and private work, with minimal supervision. An outstanding billing, police station, and diary/admin support team will support them. The firm offers a genuine career progression pathway up to and including equity partnership. Although the firm is looking for a candidate with some following / proven referral sources, there will be a caseload to come to. Support will be provided to help the candidate enhance their reputation and build their practice within a high‑quality environment.
Responsibilities
* A lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience in crime
* High technical proficiency and understanding/knowledge of the law
* Excellent client care skills
* A good team player who will fit into an excellent, well‑rounded, and pleasant team
* IT literate with the ability to operate a computer‑based case management system
* Crime duty accreditation is desirable but not essential
* Higher rights of audience are a useful addition but not essential
Benefits
* A collaborative, supportive, and forward‑thinking culture
* Exposure to high‑quality cases and industry‑leading specialists
* Structured career development with a strong record of internal promotion
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice, Courts of Law, and Law Enforcement
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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