Head of Department - Crime

Law Staff Legal Recruitment ,
Leicester, Leicestershire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Overview

Criminal duty solicitor with LAA supervisor status sought to head up a crime department in Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with LAA supervisor status to play a significant role in the leadership and development of a new department. Able to hit the ground running, the successful solicitor will utilise their expertise in the field to build a successful crime team and manage a developing caseload from clients they bring into the practice. Full time working will be essential to comply with Legal Aid requirements. Responsibilities • Representing clients detained at the police station • Advocacy in the Magistrates Court • Preparing cases for trial • Liaising with external professionals • Generating client referrals • Participating in business development and networking The Candidate • A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and criminal duty accreditation • Legal Aid Agency supervisor status is essential • Possesses outstanding communication and client care skills • Be able to manage a demanding caseload, with minimal supervision • Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines • Ideally has a following of clients to bring to a new practice The Firm Our client is leading, modern practice with a loyal and expanding client base. Based in Leicestershire, they offer a wide range of cost effective and efficient commercial legal services. Combining traditional legal practice with modern business tools, they excel in client care on daily basis. Owing to expansion, this firm now requires a Head of Department on a permanent, full-time basis to work at its office in Leicester. Head of Department – Crime For further details of this Head of Crime Department vacancy, please contact Vladimir on quoting reference VY31148. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. Please follow our agency on LinkedIn, where we post up to date information, jobs and case studies. Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited are a recruitment agency, all vacancy descriptions are of general content and no responsibility is taken for salary or PQE differences. The salary range shown on the current advert may not have been an indication provided by the client and could be a guideline from our research team as a broad indication on salary scales in the market, dependent on experience. By applying for this position at Law Staff Legal you confirm that you have the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation required by law or by any professional body, which the position requires and that you are willing to work in the position. By applying for this position you give Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited authorisation to submit your curriculum vitae to the hirer. If you do not wish us to make this application on your behalf please email informing Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited of such. Please note however, once an introduction has been made by Law Staff Legal Recruitment it cannot be withdrawn this and you are bound by the terms as stated here in our terms supplied on our web site. In accordance with The Conduct of Agencies and Businesses Regulations Act of 2003, Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited require all candidates applying for a position to provide via email, fax or post, a copy of photographic identity and proof of address. Please also note that all communication, including telephone calls, with Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited are recorded and monitored for training and compliance purposes. To view Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited's candidate registration terms please go to our website. As part of Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited's candidate registration and care process, all successful applications are responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Address: Please see our website for details

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