CRIMINAL SOLICITOR
- Recruiter
- Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Swansea
- Salary
- competitive
- Posted
- 04 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 01 Feb 2017
- Ref
- VS24362D
- Contact
- Victoria Stevens
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Criminal, Criminal / Prosecutions
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Well-regarded South Wales firm requires an additional Solicitor for their Criminal department.
Centrally located, our client is a high street firm offering a select range of legal services to clients in Swansea and throughout South Wales. With client care at their core, they endeavour to provide first class advice and representation in all instances. Currently experiencing a period of sustained growth, they are seeking to add to their Criminal team.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven Solicitor with experience in Criminal defence work to join our clients’ Lexcel-accredited practice in the Swansea area. Working closely with senior members of the department, the successful Solicitor will manage a full and varied caseload gaining exposure to offences across the whole spectrum of criminal law. Duties will include: interviewing clients and witnesses to take statements; reviewing evidence; compiling bundles for hearings; undertaking advocacy as necessary; instructing Counsel and; assisting with complex matters. Additional accreditations are desirable but not essential for the position.
A rewarding role within a specialist team offering a competitive salary and exposure to all types of work, including advocacy.
The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor from NQ to 5 years’ PQE.
You must have a solid background in Criminal defence.
You will have excellent technical skills and the ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision, up to trial.
Additional accreditations are desirable.
You will be a confident advocate with excellent client care skills.
You will be dedicated and personable.
CRIMINAL SOLICITOR