Job Description
A very highly regarded practice, ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, is seeking a full-time, permanent Criminal Lawyer to join their thriving London team. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload of criminal matters, including both Legal Aid and private work, with minimal supervision.
An outstanding billing, police station, and diary/admin support team will support them. The firm offers a genuine career progression pathway up to and including equity partnership. Although the firm is looking for a candidate with some following /proven referral sources, there will be a caseload to come to. Support will be provided to help the candidate enhance their reputation and build their practice within a high-quality environment.
Responsibilities for this Criminal Lawyer opportunity- A lawyer with at least 5 years' experience in crime
- High technical proficiency and understanding/knowledge of the law
- Excellent client care skills
- A good team player who will fit into an excellent, well-rounded, and pleasant team
- IT literate with the ability to operate a computer-based case management system
- Crime duty accreditation is desirable but not essential
- LAA Supervisor status essential
- Higher rights of audience are a useful addition but not essential.
- Hybrid working
- A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking culture
- Exposure to high-quality cases and industry-leading specialists
- Structured career development with a strong record of internal promotion
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Criminal lawyer, please contact Mia Henderson quoting vacancy reference 37546 for more information.
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