Solicitor NQ - Criminal Law - Warrington

Solicitor NQ - Criminal Defence - Warrington

We are seeking to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor for our expanding Crime team. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a supportive team environment, handling a varied caseload and gaining exposure to advocacy and client representation.

The role involves:

• Managing a varied caseload of criminal matters for a mix of legal aid and privately funded clients
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates Court - training and support provided
• Managing a caseload of Crown Court cases
• Liaising with other solicitors in the team, clients, courts and third parties
• Progressing cases efficiently
• Preparing clear, accurate documentation and providing legal advice
• Supporting senior lawyers and contributing to team objectives
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Exposure to interesting and complex cases
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

Essential skills:

• Newly Qualified Solicitor with experience of criminal law
• Strong understanding of Criminal Law and court procedures
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• IT proficiency and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Desirable accreditations:

• Police station Accreditation - training and support provided
• Willingness to work towards Duty Solicitor status

Company Benefits:

• Training, ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Additional payments for specific out of hours attendances
• Performance based bonus schemes
• Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)
• Hybrid working scheme after successful completion of probation period
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly fun events with prizes
• Pension - The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish
• Christmas week closure
• Holiday purchase scheme - Purchase 3 extra days per year (Reviewed annually)
• Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).
• Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets (Fee earner only)

Apply in the strictest confidence by email with CV to or for an initial informal conversation call Jonathan Conder on .

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.