Paul J Watson Solicitor is based in Middlesbrough Town Centre. We specialise in Criminal Defence and Family Law. We are highly recommended by our clients for being supportive, sensitive and robust. We hold Legal Aid Contracts in both criminal and family law.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Criminal Department in a progressive role.
We are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable and dedicated Criminal Defence Solicitor to join our busy Criminal Department.

Essential Requirements: -

• Hold a current Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years continued experience within criminal defence work
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional client management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills.

Duty Solicitor Panel membership would be an advantage .

Responsibilities: -

• Represent clients at the Police Station
• Represent clients at the Magistrates Courts, to include Trials
• Act as Litigator in Crown Court cases.
• Represent clients for varied offences, ranging from road traffic offences to serious sexual, drug and fraud cases.
• Maintain Professional Development

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional days’ annual leave the working day before Christmas.
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (subject to diary commitments)
• Competitive Salary depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional membership payments.
• Ongoing Professional development.
• Additional leave for long service

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with additional out of hours police station call outs when necessary, which are remunerated on a 50% split fee basis. Saturday/Bank Holiday court representation will be an occasional requirement.
The office closes for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm (subject to diary commitments)
We are open to a part time opportunity - hours can be discussed. The job opportunity offered is competitive and negotiable, dependent upon experience.
If you would like to join a friendly firm, in a progressive role, please submit your CV and covering letter via Indeed to Michelle Francis the Practice Manager.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made so that you are able to attend for interview, please let us know when submitting your application so that we can ensure your needs are met.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Criminal Defence Solicitor: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Practising Certificate (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Represent clients at the Police Station
• Represent clients at the Magistrates Courts, to include Trials
• Act as Litigator in Crown Court cases.
• Represent clients for varied offences, ranging from road traffic offences to serious sexual, drug and fraud cases.
• Maintain Professional Developmen