Solicitor - Crime - Leicester

Smith Partnership is a leading law firm in the Midlands. A forward thinking and progressive firm employing around 200 staff across 5 offices.

We are a progressive and growing law firm based in the heart of the Midlands, renowned for our comprehensive legal services and exceptional client care. 

Role overview:

An opportunity has arisen at our Leicester office, for a Criminal Solicitor or Criminal Defence Advocate with Duty Solicitor Status to join our Crime team. 

The successful candidate will be joining a long-established department with a highly respected team of Criminal Defence Solicitors. The ideal candidate would be a Duty Solicitor with at least 1+ year’s PQE in criminal law dealing with a wide range of cases before the Magistrates Court and Youth Court. Some experience of Crown Court work would be welcomed.

You will manage your own caseload and attend clients at Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts in and around the Leicestershire area. 

Key requirements: 

• A degree in Law or a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• PQE of at least 1 year
• Police Station Accreditation 
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to work on the Police Station out of hours rota.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel to different Court centres and Police Stations across Leicester  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits & perks:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• A chance to work with a diverse and prestigious client base.

Next Steps:

If you are a driven and dedicated individual looking to advance your career within a progressive and growing law firm, we would love to hear from you. 

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to: Recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk by 5th December.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. For further details please contact the HR team on: 01332 225225. 

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