Private Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Private Crime Solicitor
Location: Multiple Offices around South East England
Salary: up to £55,000
Job Reference: 36912

Our Client, a reputable and expanding law firm, is seeking an enthusiastic Private Crime Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE to join their Private Crime Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of privately funded general crime and road traffic matters.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of private crime matters, including road traffic offences.
• Undertaking your own advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, including handling trials and exceptional hardship applications.
• Providing high-quality legal advice to private clients across a variety of criminal law matters.
• Working independently to generate new business outside of duty solicitor rotas/schemes, demonstrating strong business development capabilities.
• Building and maintaining a loyal client following, offering exceptional client care and service.
• Regulatory experience is desirable, with a focus on adding value to the wider team through specialised knowledge.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in private crime, with solid experience managing your own caseload.
• Strong advocacy skills with experience in the Magistrates' Court.
• Proven ability to generate private client work independently, outside of duty solicitor schemes.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with a proactive approach to business development.
• Desirable: Regulatory experience and/or an existing client following.

How to Apply:Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Haneen Shuweikh
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Contact Phone: [phone]

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Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Haneen Shuweikh directly at [e-mail] or call 01954 208084 for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.




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