Criminal Defence NQ

Job Title: Criminal Defence NQ
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £32,000 to £38,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Handling and managing a varied criminal defence caseload including theft, fraud, violence offences, drug crime etc..
• Overseeing some legal aid, but majority private criminal defence matters
• Representing clients from initial caution through to court appearances
• Providing expert legal advise through consultations and council
• Attending police interviews, court hearings, sentencing and appeal hearings

Employee Benefits Package:

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Career development path
• Scope for agile working upon request
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking

About the Business:

• Our client are a renowned, long-standing business who are experiencing a steady period of growth. Throughout their history, they have been known as a standout figure in Criminal Defence Law, across multiple geographical areas. Over the years, they diversified the firm into a multi-service law firm with reputable lawyers across the key practice areas of the business.
• The firm have progressively moved to improve their operational procedures through effective IT systems, new offices and hiring leading talent in the area. In addition to strong business development, the firm boast a core retainer client base with referred work and additional sourcing streams.

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Criminal Defence Solicitor vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.
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Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Criminal Defence Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.