Criminal Solicitor

Criminal Solicitor (Duty), 3+ Years PQE, Lancashire / Hybrid, Up to £50,000 (DOE) – Joining a supportive and forward-thinking team, you'll benefit from genuine flexibility, high-quality work and the opportunity to develop your career within a firm that values autonomy, collaboration and exceptional client care. JOB REF:5389.
THE ROLE:
• Excellent opportunity to become part of a firm renowned for delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad range of privately funded and legally aided services.
• You will manage your own criminal defence caseload, representing clients from the earliest stages of proceedings through to court appearances while delivering practical, professional and client-focused legal advice.
• Responsible for a varied caseload to include representing clients at Police Stations and Magistrates' Courts, participating in the out-of-hours Police Station rota, conducting your own advocacy wherever appropriate and developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in Criminal Law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation, or a genuine willingness to obtain accreditation if not already qualified.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently and work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong advocacy skills and confidence conducting your own hearings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, flexible and commercially minded approach to practice development.
ON OFFER:
• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine career progression
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.
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