Job Description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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