Job Description
Join an award-winning team as a Solicitor/Fee Earner, or Senior Paralegal with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.Location: Manchester | Experience: 2-4 Years PQEI have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic 2-4 years’ PQE Solicitor or Fee Earner with Police Station Representative Accreditation to join this prestigious Business Crime & Regulatory team in Manchester.Why join this firm? Generous Leave: Minimum of days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus office closure over Christmas and New Year.Work-Life Balance: One-hour early finish one Friday a month.Charitable Engagement: Two days a year for charitable work.Community & Wellbeing: Opportunities to join sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.Career Progression: Annual promotions process open to all staff. About this team: This Business Crime and Regulatory team are composed of leading experts and specialists renowned nationwide. Involved in high-profile criminal and regulatory investigations and prosecutions, they are proud to be ranked as a Top Tier Firm by the Legal and Chambers and Partners. Skills and Experience Required: Qualifications: Solicitor with 2-4 years’ PQE, or CILEX/Senior Paralegal with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.Essential Credentials: Police Station Representative Accreditation, full clean driving licence, and access to a vehicle.Core Competencies: Deep knowledge of criminal law, practices, and procedures including PACE.Proficient in advising at police stations and preparing cases for all court levels.Advocacy skills for court appearances in criminal or regulatory matters (excluding higher rights).Expertise in determining the need for experts, agents, or counsel.Understanding of Legal Aid Agency Franchise requirements.Experience in police misconduct or professional regulatory matters is a plus (training available). Ready to make a difference in a top-tier firm? Apply now and join this vibrant Manchester team!