Criminal Defence Lawyer
Criminal Defence Lawyer / NQ / West Yorkshire / £30,000 DOE / This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Criminal Lawyer to move beyond legal aid work and develop their career in privately funded criminal defence within an established firm – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3692
OVERVIEW:
- Established criminal defence firm seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a busy team with a focus on privately funded criminal work
- Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters while supporting Senior Lawyers on complex cases and taking responsibility for your own files where appropriate
- Involved in all aspects of case preparation including client liaison, drafting legal documents and progressing matters through to conclusion
- Excellent opportunity to transition from criminal legal aid work into private criminal defence within a supportive and well regarded firm
- Opportunity to contribute to business growth through developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
- Newly Qualified Solicitor required with experience in criminal law, ideally gained within a criminal Legal Aid setting
- Strong understanding of criminal procedure and ability to manage your own workload with appropriate supervision
- Excellent communication skills with a professional, proactive and client-focused approach
- Highly organised, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and motivated to develop a career in private criminal defence
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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