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Criminal Defence Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment
Leeds Full-time GBP 30,000 – 45,000
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Criminal Defence Solicitor / NQ+ / West Yorkshire / c£45,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a respected and growing criminal law practice. This role offers a varied caseload, regular advocacy opportunities and the chance to develop your career alongside experienced criminal practitioners – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4099

JOB TITLE: Criminal Defence Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: NQ+
LOCATION: West Yorkshire
SALARY: Up to £45,000 DOE

THE ROLE:
A well established criminal defence practice is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its busy team. The successful candidate will advise and represent clients across a broad range of criminal matters, providing expert legal guidance from the outset of proceedings through to conclusion. You will undertake advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, attend police stations where required and manage your own caseload, ensuring clients receive a high standard of representation throughout the criminal justice process. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high quality work and further develop your advocacy and case management skills.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors and those with post-qualification experience who have gained exposure to criminal defence matters. You will possess strong communication and client care skills, together with a genuine interest in criminal law and advocacy. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. Police Station Accreditation and/or Duty Solicitor status is essential.

THE FIRM:
The firm is a well regarded criminal defence practice with a strong reputation for providing high quality legal representation. The firm is dedicated to supporting its clients through every stage of the criminal justice process and is committed to developing the careers of its Lawyers. Joining a collaborative and experienced team, the successful candidate will benefit from ongoing support, professional development opportunities and a positive working environment.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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