Vacancy Description:
NQ Solicitor/Duty Solicitor – Crime Department
Location: Chester Office
Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience
We have a vacancy for a newly qualified/duty solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working in our Chester office.
We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long-standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.
Job Role
The role will involve all aspects of criminal defence work from the police station through to court.
Skills Required
* Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
* Strong interpersonal skills;
* Good communication skills both written and verbal;
* Full driving licence and access to a car. A car parking space will be provided.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services, continue to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st-century approach. We are Lexcel, CQS, WIQS accredited.
The practice has 200 people and has grown organically to incorporate eight offices across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, several of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds multiple industry-related accreditations, notably the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and call-out remuneration
* Pension scheme
* Attendance bonus
* Workplace nursery scheme
* 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
* Northern Rail discount scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
* Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
* Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
* Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
* Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
* Annual Christmas Party & Events
* Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
* Training and development opportunities
* Internal workshops
* Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
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