Criminal Solicitor (Permanent)

Job Title: Criminal Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £36k - £45k per annum DOE

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

We’re looking for a Qualified Solicitor who has a proven track record in handling criminal cases from start to finish. Recently qualified Solicitors will be considered. Whilst not essential, duty accreditation would be desirable.

Who Are Switalskis?

We're an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years.

Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal Law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ staff who now provide a wide array of specialist Legal Services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We're a firm that's going places. We're dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

What is expected of you?

To provide advice and representation for clients whilst handling a demanding caseload of criminal matters.

What Will the role involve?

Our Criminal Law team are on the lookout for a Criminal Law Solicitor 1-4 Years PQE, to join our vibrant Leeds city centre team. This is the perfect opportunity for a recently qualified Solicitor or an experience Solicitor looking for a new challenge.

In this role you'll undertake Police Station, Magistrates' Court and - if appropriate - Crown Court work. You'll handle a range of criminal cases, from initial client consultations to court representation. You can expect to be working on some of the following:

• Representing clients detained at police stations
• Attending police stations
• Drafting instructions to counsel and expert witnesses
• Magistrates' and Crown Court cases
• Appeals in the Court of Appeal
• Bail applications
• Other duties in line with the role of a Criminal Law Solicitor

We're looking for a Qualified Solicitor who has a proven track record in handling criminal cases from start to finish. Recently qualified Solicitors will be considered but duty accreditation is essential.

To do well in this role you'll need to be personable with excellent communication skills, able to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Perks and Benefits:

We believe in fairly rewarding our teams, so our competitive salaries are complemented by a range of benefits including:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave + Bank Holidays & Company Days (Pro-Rata)
• Additional Half Day Annual Leave for Christmas and New Years Eve
• Option to Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover & Income Protection Scheme
• Bupa Membership plan including membership for up to 4 children
• PerkBox Subscription giving you discounts to Retailers, Restaurants, Gadgets & More

If this is you please click Apply and attach your CV and we will be in touch.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Criminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Lawyer, Legal Counsel specializing in Criminal Law, Criminal Litigation Solicitor, Criminal Law Advocate, Criminal Law Consultant, Criminal Defense Counsel, Criminal Law Specialist, Criminal Law Attorney, Senior Criminal Defense Solicitor, Criminal Justice Lawyer, Criminal Defense Barrister, Lead Criminal Litigation Solicitor, Criminal Law Legal Advisor, Senior Associate in Criminal Law, Criminal Law Partner, Criminal Law Practice Manager, Criminal Law Supervisor, Senior Counsel in Criminal Law, Criminal Law Legal Executive will all be considered.