Criminal Defence Solicitor
Sacco Mann are recruiting for a friendly full-service firm based in Leicestershire who bring in high quality work and provide services for both businesses and individuals. The firm are looking for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to work in their well-established Crime team in Leicester or Loughborough. This role is available for full time or part time hours and the firm have a flexible working policy.
The Role
Joining the Crime team, you will be working on your own caseload of Legal Aid and privately funded criminal work which includes representation at Police Stations and Magistrates Courts
Key Responsibilities
Managing your own caseload of criminal cases from low level theft to high level and complex cases Develop and maintain regional networks Representation at Police Stations Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Youth Cout representation
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE within an established criminal law department Previously managed your own caseload of criminal cases Good knowledge in all areas of criminal law Previous Police station attendance and Magistrates Court advocacy is essential
What’s in it for you?
25 days annual leave with additional bank holidays Bonus scheme Flexible working policy Life assurance Critical illness insurance Genuine career development
If you are interested in this Criminal Defence Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive role in Leicester / Loughborough then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.