Duty Solicitor, Head of Crime

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR/ADVOCATE/HEAD OF CRIME

We are currently seeking a strong Criminal Solicitor/Advocate for an exciting role in either West or Central London.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board - Director level opportunities
• Responsible for running the Criminal Department and overseeing staff working from it.
• Managing and overseeing complex Crime matters.
• Responsible for all aspects of Crime work allocated and, on occasions, providing technical expertise and guidance to the team members.
• Ability to supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities.
• Assisting with the delivery of appropriate training and development in the department.
• Variety of duties including dealing with a full range of Criminal Defence cases both Private and Legal Aid.
• Able to manage complex and sensitive cases ranging from bail applications, serious fraud, white collar crime, murder, drug crime, and theft; liaising with the CPS and courts; preparing statements and collating evidence.
• Dealing with Emergency cases.
• Representing clients detained at the police station, conducting advocacy in the Magistrates Court and Crown Court, attending to clients both in and outside of office hours.
• You will have a professional proactive approach, strong client care skills, and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the firm.

Key Skills Required:

• Duty and Police Station Accredited.
• Higher rights of advocacy qualification (ideally).
• Committed and highly driven.
• Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying.
• Strong management skills.
• Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges.
• Previous proven supervisory/management experience.
• Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner to resolve complicated practicalities.
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.