CRIMINAL SOLICITOR

Location
Yeovil
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
27 Jun 2017
Closes
11 Jul 2017
Ref
AP26033
Contact
Ajay Patel
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Criminal, Dispute Resolution
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Legal 500 practice seeks Solicitor, ideally with Crime Duty accreditation in Somerset.

The Firm
Our client is a Legal 500 practice, with a network of offices dedicated to delivering a range of services to individuals and businesses both locally and further afield. Recognising that client care is one of the corner stones of a successful practice, they go above and beyond to understand and anticipate client needs. Offering a supportive and friendly working environment they have been able to attract and retain talented and ambitious specialists. Serving their local communities, they have built and maintained long-lasting relationships and developed an enviable client base within the region.

The Role
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a talented Solicitor, to join an expanding team in the Yeovil area. With solid fee earning experience in this field and ideally Crime Duty accreditation, the successful Solicitor will manage an existing caseload of criminal related matters including providing advice and representation to clients in police stations and preparing cases for trial. Travel to the practices other offices to attend clients will be required, therefore access to your own vehicle will be essential.

Keen to participate in business development and networking initiatives, the successful Solicitor will promote the service of the department and practice as a whole and build long-lasting client relationships. In return the successful Solicitor can expect genuine opportunities for career progression, training and development programmes and the chance to play an active role in the continued growth of the team and practice as a whole. Please contact Ajay for further information quoting reference AP26033.

The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor with solid experience in Criminal matters
You will ideally have obtained Crime Duty Accreditation;
You will have excellent communication and client care skills;
You will be able to manage a demanding caseload, with minimal supervision;
You will hold a full driving license and have access to your own vehicle;
You will have an aptitude for networking.

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR