Solicitor

The role

DWF is seeking a Solicitor with 1-4 years of experience in Criminal Law and Regulatory matters to join their Criminal Defence team in Bristol. This role involves managing complex cases, achieving financial targets, and contributing to business development within the firm's Commercial Insurance practice.

What you'll do

• Exhibit a high level of technical expertise and an ability to apply it commercially and professionally achieving positive results on large and complex cases
• Achieve individual financial targets in line with the sales plan
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service-level agreements and best practices
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand individual roles in the context of the practice group and proactively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to the level of technical, and legal knowledge
• Build working relationships internally and externally to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• Play a pro-active role in business development including writing articles, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars
• Develop increased levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices

What we're looking for