Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced criminal law fee earner, to join a busy and long-established practice in Luton and Leighton Buzzard. If you are a qualified solicitor, this would be a bonus, but your fee earning experience within criminal law, as a caseworker or as a solicitor, is the key experience we are seeking. The practice covers privately funded as well as legal aid work and has a solid and varied client base. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a passion for the work and a strong commitment to client care as well as being organised and reliable. We are seeking a great team player who is personable, self-motivated and keen to grow with the firm.

In addition to case handling, the firm will support and fund the successful candidate in gaining their Police Station Representative accreditation, if this would be of interest.

Salary will very much depend on experience, starting from 26,984.10 PA and negotiable upwards.

The Ideal Candidate will be:

A confident personality Capable of running their own caseload Have a positive approach, strong work ethic and excellent client-care skills Experienced in legal aid and familiar with the LAA Portal Organised, reliable and work in a collaborative manner within the team
Vacancy Information:

Location: Luton and/or Leighton Buzzard Salary Range: Negotiable DOE (from 26,984.10 PA) Job type: Permanent, office-based Experience: Experienced Criminal Law Fee Earner Job Section: Private Practice Working Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,984.10 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Luton LU1 3HN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

criminal law fee earning: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person