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 HRteam@hcbgroup.com or for an initial informal conversation call Jonathan Conder on 07814 791713.
Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.
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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 HRteam@hcbgroup.com or for an initial informal conversation call Jonathan Conder on 07814 791713.
Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.
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