Vacancy Description: NQ Solicitor/Duty Solicitor – Crime Department  

Location: Chester Office 

Hours:  8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary:  Negotiable depending upon experience 

We have a vacancy for a newly qualified/duty solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working in our Chester office.

We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.  

Job role 

The role will involve all aspects of criminal defence work from the police station through to court.   

Skills Required   

  • Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to details are a must;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Full driving licence and access to a car. A car parking space will be provided.    

Firm Details  

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach. 

The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Blackpool, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary and call out remuneration 
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

Training & Development  

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

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