£30,000 - £50,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Cheshire, Cheshire
Legal
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Criminal Solicitor, 1+ Years PQE, Cheshire, up to c£50,000 (DOE) – An established and growing law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its busy Criminal Law team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment while handling a varied and interesting caseload. JOB REF:4401.
THE ROLE:
• You will be responsible for a mixed caseload of criminal matters for both legal aid and privately funded clients
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
• Handling Crown Court matters from preparation through to progression
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Liaising with colleagues, clients, courts, and third parties
• Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and effectively
• Preparing accurate legal documentation and providing clear legal advice
• Contributing positively to team objectives and maintaining regulatory compliance
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Criminal Solicitors with a minimum of 1 Years PQE
• Duty Solicitor status or Police Station Accreditation would be advantageous
• Strong communicator with client care skills
• You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines effectively and IT proficiency
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
ON OFFER:
• Competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced annual leave options, healthcare, pension and cycle to work scheme
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email melanie.daly@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
THE ROLE:
• You will be responsible for a mixed caseload of criminal matters for both legal aid and privately funded clients
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
• Handling Crown Court matters from preparation through to progression
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Liaising with colleagues, clients, courts, and third parties
• Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and effectively
• Preparing accurate legal documentation and providing clear legal advice
• Contributing positively to team objectives and maintaining regulatory compliance
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Criminal Solicitors with a minimum of 1 Years PQE
• Duty Solicitor status or Police Station Accreditation would be advantageous
• Strong communicator with client care skills
• You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines effectively and IT proficiency
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
ON OFFER:
• Competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced annual leave options, healthcare, pension and cycle to work scheme
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email melanie.daly@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.