Criminal Defence Solicitor (2+PQE) - Newcastle upon Tyne

at  QED Legal

• qedlegal.com
  Published
  19th April 2024
  Location
  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  Category
  Crime & Immigration
  Job Type
  Full-time

Type of Lawyer

• Solicitor

Salary
£38000 - £47000 per annum
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-45032
Start Date
2024-04-18

Area of Law

• Crime

Contact Email
beth.livings@qedlegal.com
Contact
Beth Livings
Contact Phone
0191 467 0003
Region
North East

DESCRIPTION

Criminal Defence Solicitor (2+PQE)
Newcastle - Hybrid Working
QED Legal have partnered with a fantastic firm in Newcastle who are looking for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their busy and growing team.

The Role

• Play an integral role in providing comprehensive and accurate legal advice and guidance to existing and new clients to the firm
• Be working with a very diverse range of clients and handling their own caseload
• Maintain accurate, detailed and up to date case files, ensuring confidentiality is ensured and all data protection regulations are adhered to
• Take an active role in business development to help to raise the profile of you, the team and the firm
• Assist the team’s Partner with a variety of matters
• Endeavour to achieve monthly financial targets, including billing and chargeable hours
• They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:

Representing clients throughout the criminal justice system, including police stations, Magistrates Court and also Crown Court.

What’s on offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive team environment and structured route to promotion
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Strong social network within the firm, with a focus on well being and employee engagement

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced fe earner with at least 2 years experience in Criminal Law
• Qualified Duty Solicitor is highly desirable
• Police Station Accredited and Higher advocate in the Crown Court is desirable

These roles don’t come up often, we therefore expect this position to be filled quickly. If you are therefore interested please do reach out sooner rathe than later to Beth Livings at QED Legal.
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• Play an integral role in providing comprehensive and accurate legal advice and guidance to existing and new clients to the firm
• Be working with a very diverse range of clients and handling their own caseload
• Maintain accurate, detailed and up to date case files, ensuring confidentiality is ensured and all data protection regulations are adhered to
• Take an active role in business development to help to raise the profile of you, the team and the firm
• Assist the team’s Partner with a variety of matters
• Endeavour to achieve monthly financial targets, including billing and chargeable hours
• They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including