Associate - Criminal Defence

The role

DWF is seeking a Criminal Defence Associate with 1-4 years of PQE to join its Criminal Law practice group in Bristol. This role will involve working on a range of complex and high-profile criminal defence and regulatory matters.

What you'll do

• Exhibit a high level of technical expertise and an ability to apply it commercially and professionally
• 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

Benefits