Current Vacancies

Clarkson Hirst Solicitors

Criminal Defence Solicitor

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced criminal defence Duty Solicitor to work from our Barrow-in-Furness office. We have offices in Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow. We will accept an application from a newly qualified solicitor and the salary will reflect experience.

We offer:

  • Hybrid working upon request
  • Parking permit available
  • Pension scheme
  • On call overtime remuneration
  • Opportunities for CPD and career development
  • Out of office rota supported at Kendal

Responsibilities

  • Providing the highest standards in professional client centred services
  • Advising and representing clients in criminal matters, including providing legal representation at police stations and court proceedings
  • Handling a varied caseload of private and legal aid funded criminal defence cases
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm requirements, including maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality protocols
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals within the criminal justice system
  • Participating in the firm’s out-of-hours rota and providing on-call support to clients as needed

Qualifications

  • You will be a qualified criminal defence law professional.
  • Previous experience in criminal defence law required

Salary: £40,000 to £45000 per annum salary depending on experience

Job type: Full time, permanent

To apply send your CV with covering letter to Matthew Winder mattheww@clarksonhirst.com


Legal Accounts Assistant Manager

Job Description

We are actively seeking a motivated, hard-working and ambitious team member to join our Legal Accounts department working from our Lancaster office. This is an interesting and varied management role for a candidate who wishes to take their accounts career into practice management. We have a bespoke accounts management system and well-established accounting systems in place.

The main duties include:

  • Preparation of management accounts and budgeting
  • Bank & Ledger reconciliations
  • Civil and criminal LAA billing
  • Private client billing
  • Completion of month end/year end procedures
  • Cash Flow Reports
  • VAT returns
  • General banking functions
  • Management and reconciliation of petty cash
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Human resources and marketing

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Legal Accounts qualifications or experience
  • Working Knowledge of Solicitors’ Account Rules
  • Interest in career progression to Practice Manager

Benefits include:

  • 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Golden hello available for direct applications
  • Flexible working so you could work 4 days a week or school hours

Please note: the salary is indicative for a qualified and experienced candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00 to £34,000.00 per year

To apply please send your CV with a covering letter to mattheww@clarksonhirst.com


Newly Qualified Solicitor – Criminal Defence and Family Law

Job Description

Great opportunity to develop as a legal aid practitioner in South Lakeland, and to be trained by specialist criminal defence and family practitioners.

  • Barrow Based
  • Training provided

Salary: £30,000

To apply please email mattheww@clarksonhirst.com with your CV or call on 01524 39760.


Exciting Duty Solicitor opportunities at Clarkson Hirst Solicitors Ltd

Job Description

We are continually growing our criminal defence department within our inclusive, established firm covering Lancashire and the South Lakeland area.

If you are looking for an opportunity to relocate, to work part-time, work from home, work flexibly then please get in touch.

Newly/soon to be qualified solicitors or those wishing to retrain in criminal law are welcome to contact us.

The role includes:

  • Representing clients at Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts
  • Representing clients at trial
  • Dealing with a mixed caseload in crime
  • Dealing with a variety of cases including high profile and complex cases

Secretarial support is provided

Salary: £40,000 dependent on qualification and experience

Hours: Full or part time with flexible working

Job type: Full time, part time, permanent

To apply please email mattheww@clarksonhirst.com with your CV or call on 01524 39760.


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