Job Description

Reeds Solicitors are looking for a Caseworker to join our busy Leighton Buzzard Crown Court department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Solicitors and Advocates in preparing cases ready for court.

Responsibilities and duties:

Assist all Advocates throughout all stages of case preparation; Administratively manage a case load of files under the supervision of Solicitors and Advocates including drafting letters to clients, courts and third parties, taking clients instructions, preparing statements, applications, written representations and other legal documents; Accurately time record for all work carried out on the case management system; Ensuring standards of files are met in accordance with the Office Manual and Lexcel standards; Provide the highest level of customer service; Undertake legal research and instruct experts when required; Undertaking a range of continuing professional development (CPD) activities (if applicable); Reception cover as requested;
Any other duties as directed by the Team Leader or a member of the Management Team.

Person Specification

Experience in case working crown court cases within either a criminal solicitors office or a barristers' chambers; Ideally have experience of handling own caseload of criminal or prison law cases; Good communicator in both written and spoken English; Good understanding of client care requirements and a commitment to legal aid; Must be IT literate and be willing to learn; Must be proactive in seeking to assist fee earners and apply a consistent attention to detail; Excellent time management and organisation skills; Good team work ethics; A legal qualification such as CILEX would be desirable but not essential; Police Station Accreditation would be desirable but not essential
Salary - 24,750-27,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.

This position is full time with the working hours being Mondays - Fridays 09:00 - 17:00, with one hour for lunch although flexible working patterns are available.

The successful candidate must have the facilities to work effectively and confidentially from home and will need to be within commuting distance to one of our office. Although this position will predominantly be home based, the candidate may be required to attend the office on occasion.

Why work for Reeds Solicitors?

We are a forward thinking, dynamic company, who put their clients and employees first. We are a fun and flexible firm with good opportunities for development and career progression. We expect a lot from our employees but in return we offer:

The ability to earn up to 30 days of holiday with years of service (standard holiday packages start at 21 days plus all bank holidays); Additional paid day off on your birthday; Ability to purchase a further 5 days of holiday each year; Discretionary additional holiday days given at Christmas (up to a maximum of 2 days) Flexible working schemes available to all employees; Private medical health care with the option to add optical and dental care; Discounted gym memberships; Fresh fruit baskets in each office on a weekly basis; Cycle to work scheme; Unlimited access to online based training;
Employee assistance programme with access to physical, mental and emotional health advice & webinars, wellbeing videos and programmes, online counselling & mini health checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,750.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AE