Job Description
We are offering a competitive salary with out of hours payments, 25 days holiday year in addition to Bank Holidays, Bupa, pension scheme, death in service benefit of twice the annual salary and free parking. Closing: 31/12/2020
Hegarty Solicitors, one of the region’s leading law firms, are recruiting a Solicitor to join our Criminal Law Department based at our Peterborough office. If you are a Qualified Duty Criminal Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE, we would like to hear from you. However, this is just a guide and candidates with more or less experience may be considered.
Crime Duty accreditation is essential and Higher Rights of Audience would be beneficial but is not essential.
The successful candidate will be a confident advocate and demonstrate the ability to deal with a range of clients at all levels. You will have a sound knowledge of Criminal Law and be capable of managing your own Criminal matters caseload whilst working as a team with our existing Duty Criminal Solicitor. You will need excellent management, communication and organisational skills, proficiency in IT, and have a polite and patient manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.
To act as an advocate in court on a wide variety of cases
To prepare cases for Crown Court and to represent clients at police stations
To act as a Duty Solicitor
Drafting legal documents
To work outside office hours as necessary
Flexibility to travel and work from any of our offices and attend Courts at different locations
Ability to work within the discipline of office targets, budgets and billing requirements
To undertake appropriate continuing education to update and retain that knowledge
Clifford House, 2 Station Yard, Oakington, Cambridge, CB24 3AH
Tel: 01223 237414
Registered in England, company registration number 01211979