[ref. d75337002] Private Crime Solicitor - Milton Keynes
CRIMINAL SOLICITOR (PRIVATE CRIME), 5+ YEARS PQE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) – You will be joining a team that undertakes a varied range of privately funded general crime and road traffic matters. JOB REF: 215297988
THE FIRM:You will be part of a highly reputable national firm that prides itself on making a genuine contribution to the local community. In addition to ensuring clients are supported, the firm fosters a close-knit family culture taking pride in, and care of, its people.
The firm offers long term career prospects, personal development opportunities and rewards hard work.
THE ROLE:You will have a varied caseload which will include:
- Advising and representing clients in criminal matters, including providing legal representation at police stations and court proceedings.
- Drafting legal documents, including correspondence, proofs, witness statements and pleadings.
- Conducting case preparation, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals within the criminal justice system.
- Undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, including exceptional hardship applications and trials.
- Providing comprehensive legal advice to clients.
- Representing clients in general crime and road traffic matters.
- You will have a good grounding in all aspects of criminal law and be passionate about building a private criminal practice.
- You will have experience of working with private clients and generating work outside of duty solicitor rotas/schemes.
- You will manage your own caseload, assist with business development and support junior members of the team.
- Regulatory experience is desirable as is own client following.
To apply contact Kate Stubbs at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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