- Managing your own caseload of private crime matters, including road traffic offences.
- Undertaking your own advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, including handling trials and exceptional hardship applications.
- Providing high-quality legal advice to private clients across a variety of criminal law matters.
- Working independently to generate new business outside of duty solicitor rotas/schemes, demonstrating strong business development capabilities.
- Building and maintaining a loyal client following, offering exceptional client care and service.
- Regulatory experience is desirable, with a focus on adding value to the wider team through specialised knowledge.
- A minimum of 5 years' PQE in private crime, with solid experience managing your own caseload.
- Strong advocacy skills with experience in the Magistrates' Court.
- Proven ability to generate private client work independently, outside of duty solicitor schemes.
- Excellent client care and communication skills, with a proactive approach to business development.
- Desirable: Regulatory experience and/or an existing client following.