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Job Opportunity: Criminal Defence Solicitor 3+ years PQEÂ (full time or flexible work schedule)Â
My reputable client is looking to recruit an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor or Consultant to join their busy team in Middlesbrough in an exciting role! This role would be suitable for full-time or part-time candidates and also solicitors looking to move into consultant work and reduce their hours, allowing for an excellent level of flexibility.Â
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients at the Police Station
- Represent clients at the Magistrates Courts, including Trials
- Act as Litigator in Crown Court cases
- Represent clients for varied offences, ranging from road traffic offences to serious sexual, drug, and fraud cases
- Maintain Professional Development
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- An additional day's annual leave the working day before Christmas
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year (subject to diary commitments)
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Company pension scheme
- Professional membership payments
- Ongoing professional development
- Additional leave for long service
Typical working hours:
- Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for full time candidates with availability to do 3-days if part time (hours negotiable). Â
- Additional out-of-hours police station callouts remunerated on a 50% split fee basis
- Occasional Saturday/Bank Holiday court representation where requiredÂ
- 1 hour lunch break
This job opportunity is competitive and negotiable, dependent upon experience. If you would like to join a friendly firm in a progressive and dynamic role, please submit an up-to-date CV or get in touch with Kate Irvine at Reed for more information.Â
