Description
Criminal Defence Solicitor
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Puro Associates are currently working with a leading national and well-established specialist law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its growing team in Nottingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a strong background in criminal defence who is looking to join a supportive and collaborative environment where they can take ownership of a varied caseload and work on complex and interesting matters.
What's In It For You?
- Salary up to £65,000, dependent on experience
- Opportunity to join an established specialist legal team
- Varied and interesting criminal defence caseload
- Supportive working environment
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programmes
- Ongoing training and professional development with a clear progression path
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist practice
- A role where you can make a genuine difference to clients facing potentially life-changing circumstances
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of private criminal defence matters, advising and representing clients throughout the investigation and prosecution process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of criminal defence matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
- Advising and representing privately funded clients across a broad range of criminal matters
- Attending police stations and courts as required
- Preparing cases thoroughly and providing clear, practical advice to clients
- Conducting negotiations and advocacy where appropriate
- Dealing with complex and sensitive cases, including serious and financial crime matters
- Advising clients in relation to investigations, prosecutions and associated proceedings
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure a high-quality and consistent service
- Maintaining accurate case records and complying with relevant professional and regulatory requirements
- Contributing to the continued development of the criminal defence offering
The role involves working with clients nationally, so travel to police stations and courts will be required.
About You
- 5+ years PQE with a current practising certificate
- Proven experience acting for clients in criminal law cases
- Strong experience within criminal defence
- Experience managing a caseload independently
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Strong advocacy, negotiation and case management abilities
- The ability to deal confidently with complex and sensitive matters
- A commercially aware and professional approach
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A genuine passion for criminal law and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients
Experience of privately funded criminal work would be particularly advantageous. Legal Aid experience will also be considered.
If you are an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor and are considering your next career move, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Mimi at Puro Associates (m.rutta@puroassociates.com) about the role and the opportunities available.
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