Post: CRIME FRAUD/PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 1-4 Yr PQE
To start: Immediate
Location: Whitechapel
The firm
Founded in 1929 T V Edwards LLP has experienced rapid growth since 2008 and we are now one of the largest legal aid firms in the country. We also have an expanding private client base.
1. The firm has London offices in Whitechapel, Tottenham and Clapham. We are committed to providing a high quality service to all our clients whether legally-aided or privately paying.
2. We are listed in both the UK Chambers’ Guide to the Legal Profession 2016 (with nine of our
solicitors listed as leaders in their field) and several of our solicitors recommended in the Legal
500.
3. As a firm we have made a significant investment in Information Technology. Our case management system is hosted on the Cloud and we are well placed to respond to the current move towards electronic working within the criminal justice system.
4. Please see our web site www.tvedwards.com for further information in relation to our areas of practice and the profiles of our staff.
The criminal department – FRK you may want this to be specific about the current fraud team.
The criminal department is based at our offices in Whitechapel, Tottenham and Clapham. There are currently 2 member partners, 4 salaried partners, 12 solicitors, 2 trainee solicitor and 6 paralegals in the department.
We cover police stations and courts all over London but specifically in East, North and South London. Within the criminal department there is a specialist youth crime unit. Criminal practitioners in the firm also benefit from the specialist skills of our colleagues in the firm’s mental health department who are all duty solicitors as well and too appear at the criminal courts.
Our clients come from across London and beyond. Our client base is from many different ethnic backgrounds and a significant number do not speak English. As with any legal practice based in inner city area, many of our clients suffer social deprivation and have suffered traumatic experiences in the past. A significant proportion of our clients are vulnerable because of youth, disability or mental health problems.
We have a strong commitment to training of our staff. We deliver regular internal training courses for staff of all levels of experience. Anthony Edwards who delivers training courses across the country every year is involved in this training as are several other members of staff with considerable experience of legal training.
Fraud /Private Client Solicitor
The Criminal Department of TV Edwards LLP seeks to appoint a solicitor to undertake Fraud and Private Client work. Successful candidates will ideally have experience of working on matters involving business crime, civil fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption.
This role will be based at our offices in Whitechapel.
An intensive induction programme will be provided which will introduce you to office systems and our computerised case management system. It will also provide practical training in the main tasks you will be expected to perform as a paralegal (e.g. completing legal aid applications, drafting court applications, taking witness statements and preparing mitigation).
Person specification
(a) Essential characteristics
· Ability to communicate effectively with both clients and staff at all levels.
· Excellent written communication skills
· Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure
· Problem solving ability and ability to achieve results for clients
· Familiarity with Windows and Word.
· We require you to bring to interview documentary proof of your right to work in UK.
The application process
The firm welcomes applications from all sectors of society and is committed to quality and diversity in all aspects of practice and within this application process.
Applications must be on our firm application form. We do not accept CVs. To be short-listed for interview you must demonstrate that you meet all of the essential characteristics in the person specification.
The application form together with completed equality monitoring questionnaire must be returned to Christine Woolfenden, HR Manager, at our Mile End office.
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Interview process
Those candidates that are short listed for interview will be asked to take part in a written assessment and in addition will be given a written scenario and where after the allotted time you will be asked to present your answers orally to those interviewing you.
A second interview may be arranged if necessary.
We will require references from two separate referees before an offer of employment can be confirmed.
Terms and conditions
As we provide an intensive induction programme, you must be available to start your employment on the date specified.
· Salary according to skills and experience
· You will be entitled to 23 days annual leave.
· The firm offers family friendly policies for example, child care voucher scheme
The closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2016
1 / Criminal Fraud Solicitor – November 2016