Assistant
Head of Crime – Hammersmith Office – Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking an
experienced Crime Solicitor to serve as Assistant Head of our Hammersmith
Office, helping to manage the day-to-day operations while also fulfilling the
role of Supervising Solicitor. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity
to help lead a team, provide high-quality client representation, and oversee
the development of junior staff within the Crime Department.
Key
Responsibilities
Leadership and
Management:
- Oversee the operational management of the Hammersmith office,
ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures.
- Provide strategic input into office development and growth.
- Act as the primary liaison between the office and senior
leadership.
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Supervision and
Mentorship:
- Supervise and support crime solicitors, paralegals, and
trainees, ensuring case quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Deliver regular feedback and provide guidance on professional
development.
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Casework:
- Represent clients in police stations, Magistrates’ Court, and
Crown Court.
- Prepare and manage case files with a high level of organisation
and attention to detail.
- Handle complex and serious crime cases, demonstrating robust
advocacy skills.
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Compliance and
Administration:
- Ensure all team members adhere to the Solicitors Regulation
Authority (SRA) standards and the firm’s policies.
- Monitor and manage team appraisals.
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Key Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years PQE with extensive experience in crime
work.
- Higher Rights of Audience qualification preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in supervision and team management.
- Strong advocacy and case preparation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working
with Us
The salary for this
position is dependent on experience.
We will offer ongoing
training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing
multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with
recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently.
We offer a great package
of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave
for this role provides 25 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year).
We review annual leave and increase with service.
Employee
benefits with GTS:
- Competitive base salary.
- Profit sharing through bonuses, based on
billing and meeting targets.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave in addition to annual
leave
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
- Benenden Health Care.
- Administrative support.
- Firm laptop.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
- Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas.
- Additional perks and benefits.
- Competitive training packages.
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We have a dedicated
in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers
also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the
pressure and enabling efficient working.
We are a multi-office,
multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for
excellence in a variety of legal fields.
Please send your CV and
a cover letter to our dedicated HR team via email on: recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk
