We are seeking duty solicitors and solicitors who wish to become duty qualified to join us in Medway, Kent.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading criminal law firms. Established in 1980, we have over 150 lawyers and operate nationwide.
We represent clients across the full range of general and serious criminal offences. Our team is highly experienced in drugs offences, violent crime and sexual offences, along with fraud, computer crime and motoring law.
We are ranked in The Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms. Our cases are regularly featured in national news media.
If you're a solicitor looking for a new challenge at a leading firm, get in touch.
We offer
Competitive financial package.
Flexible working patterns.
Top tier case management tools.
Large and dedicated finance and admin support team.
A diverse team in a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Main responsibilities of the role
Providing representation at police stations.
Represent clients in criminal proceedings, including court appearances, trials, and hearings.
Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties.
Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence.
Litigating cases.
Conducting advocacy.
Managing a caseload efficiently.
Essential key skills
Fully qualified as a solicitor.
Advocacy and litigation skills.
Clean and valid practicing certificate at the time of applying.
Excellent client care skills.
Preferred key skills
Fully qualified as police station representative.
Knowledge of the Legal Aid system.
Specialist expertise in one or more areas of criminal law.
Experience with private clients and an ability to generate more private client cases.
Note to recruitment agencies: We are recruiting direct for this role and will not be using agencies.
