CONSULTANT CRIME DUTY SOLICITOR – LONDON
Competitive Consultancy Rates
Our Firm
Vienna Kang Advocates is a niche firm specialising in the defence of serious crime. We are frequently instructed to represent and defend in extremely serious cases, involving some of the most notorious crimes prosecuted in recent times and quite often cases attracting national notoriety.
As a modern and dynamic firm, we embrace the latest technology and cutting-edge practices in our strive for excellence. We pride ourselves on thorough and robust defence case preparation, working hard to formulate novel points to enable us to articulate powerful and compelling submissions on behalf of those whom we represent.
The Position
We are fortunate to benefit from a solid team of talent comprising some of the best Solicitors and Barristers who are eminent within their profession. We are continually expanding and are now seeking to develop that team further by the addition of a Consultant Crime Duty Solicitor preferably with LAA Crime Category Supervisor status.
The successful candidate shall be expected to manage a heavy caseload of very serious offences and proactively lead and manage a team of highly dedicated lawyers. The role shall require police station attendance and Court appearances to conduct advocacy at first hearings and at Trial as well as meticulous case preparation. This is an extremely challenging and demanding but rewarding role.
Requirements
The most suitable candidate should ideally have a minimum of 5 years + PQE. The successful candidate must be able to work with minimum supervision, use their own initiative and be self-disciplined.
The nature of criminal defence requires considerable mental dexterity. It regularly involves working unsociable hours: evening and weekends to represent suspects detained at the police station and balancing competing demands. Accordingly, this role requires an individual who is entirely committed and dedicated to criminal defence, takes pride in their work and is passionate about what they do and the results that they achieve.
The candidate must be PS accredited and will be on our out of hours rota.
Benefits
- Consultancy Basis – competitive rates
- Flexible hours
- Agile working
Applications to Gemma Morris – g.morris@viennakang.co.uk