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Criminal Defence Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Manchester / up to GBP 50,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join an established team offering quality work and genuine career progression. Please call Teagan on 850 and quote Job Ref: 5193.
Job Title
Criminal Defence Solicitor
PQE Required
3+
Location
Manchester
Salary
Up to GBP 50,000 (DOE)
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join an established and busy criminal defence team in Manchester. You will manage your own varied caseload, advising and representing clients throughout the criminal justice process. The role will involve preparing cases, providing clear and effective legal advice, attending hearings and undertaking advocacy, with the opportunity to develop your expertise across a broad range of criminal matters. You will work alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive and professional environment.
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The Candidate
Applications are sought from Criminal Defence Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years PQE and proven experience managing their own criminal caseload. You will have strong technical knowledge of criminal law and procedure, together with excellent advocacy, case management and client care skills. The successful candidate will be confident handling matters independently, able to manage a busy workload and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.
The Firm
This opportunity is with a well-established criminal defence practice with a strong reputation for providing dedicated and high-quality representation to its clients. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with an experienced team and opportunities for continued professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to build on their experience and progress their career within a respected Manchester practice.
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How to Apply
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 320 / 850 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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