Job Description

Hay & Kilner are a full-service law firm with offices in the heart of Newcastle city centre and Wallsend Town centre and we are currently expanding our team.

Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all our client's legal requirements.

We are currently recruiting into our Crime Team and are recruiting a Solicitor to work from our Wallsend office specialising in Criminal Law. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years PQE, however this is a guide and does not prevent those with less experience from applying to the role.

Successful applicants will report to the Head of Department and will:

Play an integral role in providing comprehensive and accurate legal advice and guidance to existing and new clients to the firm Be working with a very diverse range of clients and handling their own caseload Maintain accurate, detailed and up to date case files, ensuring confidentiality is ensured and all data protection regulations are adhered to Take an active role in business development to help to raise the profile of you, the team and the firm Assist the team's Partner with a variety of matters Endeavour to achieve monthly financial targets, including billing and chargeable hours

They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:

Representing clients throughout the criminal justice system, including police stations, Magistrates Court and also Crown Court. Provision of advice to clients, review of documentation relating to an offence, research, plan and investigation of matters, visiting police stations and prisons to collaborate with clients, draft legal documents and formulate an accurate and compelling defence for the client.

The following skills and experience are relevant:

Qualified solicitor or experienced fee earner with experience in Criminal Law Qualified Duty Solicitor is highly desirable Police Station Accredited is desirable
Higher advocate in the Crown Court is also desirable but not essential

An ability to balance the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities An ability to communicate effectively with clients and opposing solicitors Adhering to all file and case management policies and procedures / compliance Accurately recording all time, chargeable and non-chargeable Ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity Working collaboratively with other fee earners and support staff Maintaining knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law Proven track record of providing high-quality legal advice and achieving positive outcomes for clients Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload effectively Participating in and engaging with supervision Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems A willingness to be involved in business development
We offer an excellent benefits package and a friendly working environment.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to Katie Hill HR Assistant katie.hill@hay-kilner.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallsend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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