Criminal Solicitor/Defence Solicitor
Brighton & Hove (East Sussex)
Hybrid Working (3 days at home/2 days in office)
Are you a skilled and passionate Criminal Defence Solicitor ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you are newly qualified (NQ) or have up to 10+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), this is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing and dynamic Criminal Defence team based in Hove.
The Role:
This position involves managing your own caseload, with support from an experienced and collaborative team. The department handles a wide range of private criminal defence matters, including driving offences, violent and sexual offences, drug offences, investigations, fraud cases and more.
Key Responsibilities:
* Taking ownership of a varied caseload across a broad spectrum of criminal defence matters
* Delivering exceptional client care and handling relationships with professionalism and empathy
* Contributing to the team's growth through business development activities
* Ensuring autonomy in your role to meet billing targets and deliver outstanding results
You Will:
* Be a qualified Solicitor with experience in private criminal defence work, either exclusively or alongside legal aid matters (please note, this role does not involve legal aid cases)
* Have strong technical knowledge and a proactive, results-driven mindset
* Exhibit excellent client-handling, communication, and organisational skills
* Be enthusiastic about business development and contributing to the growth of the team
* Hold a full, clean driving licence and be willing to travel across Sussex and the South East
How to Apply:
* Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
* Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal
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