Duty Crime Solicitor

An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Coventry and Leamington office for an ambitious Solicitor in our Crime Department. We are ideally looking for 2 years PQE but would also be willing to hear from newly qualified Solicitors as well.The successful candidate will manage their own Criminal matters caseload and assist the Head of Department in complex matters. You will need excellent case and time management, communication and organisational skills, proficiency in IT, and have a polite and patient manner.Our vision is to treat our staff and clients with respect, to be kind, helpful and excellent in offering and maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and service.To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please email your application to emma.orford@alsterskelley.com .Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period. We will give you a one-off bonus payment of £500.To act as an advocate in court on a wide variety of casesTo prepare cases for Crown Court and to represent clients at police stationsTo act as a Duty SolicitorTo work outside office hours as necessary2 years PQE experience as a Qualified Duty Criminal Solicitor – we are also willing to hear from newly qualified solicitorsAbility to manage a full working case loadFlexibility to travel and work from any of our offices and attend Courts and police stations at different locationsAbility to undertake that work in accordance with the requirements of the Office ManualExperience as a criminal practitioner for an appropriate period given the particular requirements of the roleAbility to promote the increase of the work inflow for themselves and others through their own work, reputation, and personal contactsAbility to work within the discipline of office targets, budgets and billing requirementsSound knowledge of Criminal LawTo undertake appropriate continuing education and training to update and retain that knowledgeKnowledge of the professional requirements set by the Law Society running a private practiceHigher Rights of Audience would be ..... full job details .....