Job Description

It's a busy environment at Albin and Co and and we need people who can think on their feet and deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.



Our team is friendly and supportive and we pride ourselves on our integrity, high standards of advocacy and our reputation for professionalism and expertise.



We have an open door management style and encourage all staff to contribute ideas and take further training to grow their careers. We're an expanding company so there will be opportunities for the right people to take on more responsibility in the future both in Reading, Swindon and beyond.



Albin and Co Ltd are a Lexcel accredited law firm providing legal services in the following areas of law: Criminal, Prison, Children and Family.

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR

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Reading Office

We are looking for a qualified solicitor to join our Criminal Law team at our Reading office. The candidate must either be a qualified Criminal Solicitor or a qualified solicitor who is looking to transfer their skills to Criminal Law.



The candidate must have rights of audience within the UK.



Albin and Co Criminal Department has many years of experience and an excellent track record defending clients and have a well known reputation.



The candidate will have the opportunity to work within a team but manage their own caseload of the full range of criminal matters and will attend clients at the police station and Magistrates Court.



The candidate will prepare their own cases for the Magistrates Court and will have assistance from our Crown Court team to prepare Crown Court matters.



Our firm provide a 24/7 police station service via a duty and in house rota. The candidate will be expected to undertake out of hours work at the police station and will receive a generous out of hours rate.

Requirements and Benefits

Qualified Solicitor with rights of audience Ability to develop and expand a case load with good client care Work well as part of a Team IT skills Salary is competitive (depending on experience and qualifications) Generous out of hours rate Company Pension Encourage internal and external training Holiday leave to increase in line with employment served

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a full CV and covering letter, including your present salary level to catherinebrymer@albinandco.co.uk