Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of an established legal practice in East London is looking to recruit a newly qualified solicitor to join its Criminal Law department. The role involves representing clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts throughout London, particularly in the East and South areas.
Key Responsibilities
Advising and attending clients in police custody and magistrates’ court hearings
Preparing criminal cases for both magistrates’ and crown court trials
Managing a busy and varied caseload under supervision
Participating in out-of-hours duty rota work
Ensuring professional and sensitive support for vulnerable clients
Skills and Experience
A qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate between 0-1 years’ PQE
Experience as a trainee or paralegal within a criminal department would be essential for this position
Case preparation experience in both magistrates’ and crown courts
Police Station Representative Accreditation