Criminal Solicitor

Solicitor - Crime Department

3+PQE

Competitive Salary

City of London

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking instruction from new clients, advising on cost and terms of business in accordance with practice requirements from the SRA
• Undertake the necessary preparation for all matters,
• Keep clients fully informed throughout their case, including sending confirmations after appointments or court hearings and everything is recorded.
• Represent clients at the police station and court
• Organise files, inclusive of attendance notes of meetings, attendances and phone calls
• Invoice clients where required
• Comply with SRA's standards of professional conduct
• Working well as a team with other members of the Crime team
• Adhere as close as possible to billing targets

Key Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of all areas of Criminal Law
• Minimum 3 years PQE within Criminal Defence - experience preparing cases and representing in police stations and court is a must
• Exceptional advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills