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| Job Details - Legal Clerk |
| CM026 |
| Criminal |
| Salary negotiable |
Greater Manchester
Manchester
North West
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| Permanent |
- Fee Earner
- Fee Earners & Paralegals
- Legal Executive
- Paralegal
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| 23/10/2008 11:34:00 |
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| Job Description |
Your role will be to provide assistance to the Partners and qualified members of the practice in the provision of legal advice and assistance to all clients of the practice.
Your will be able to demonstrate:
A basic knowledge of Court procedures including categorisation of offences and the differing jurisdiction of the Magistrates and Crown Courts.
A sufficient knowledge of Crown Court procedure and etiquette to attend with Counsel in less serious cases at the Crown Court.
A basic knowledge of PACE and its application.
A basic knowledge of criminal law, practice and procedure.
The ability properly to complete an application for Legal Aid (Crown Court or Magistrate Court) and to collate the necessary supporting documentation.
To take sufficient instructions from a detainee/client on bail to equip an advocate properly to represent a client.
To attend at a Police Station and advise in straightforward cases.
Properly and accurately to complete general criminal contract forms.
The ability to prepare a straightforward Crown Court case and properly and accurately instruct Counsel.
If you feel you have the skills and experience necessary for this role, please contact us.
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If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply using the 'Make Application' form on the right.
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