Deputy Head of Crime
Our client, ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is seeking an experienced criminal law solicitor (minimum 3 years’ PQE as Deputy Head of the Leeds Office. You will enjoy a range of benefits, including hybrid working, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year, a birthday day off, healthcare, administrative support, a firm-provided computer and mobile, annual appraisals and salary reviews, and many other great incentives.
This senior role supports the Head of Office in managing the team, supervising casework, and maintaining high standards of client care and compliance. About the Firm:A nationally recognised law firm with over 20 years’ experience, ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and featured in The Times Best Law Firms (2023–2025). The firm handles both private and publicly funded work and continues to grow nationwide with a team of 200+ professionals. Key responsibilities for Deputy Head of Crime role:
- Support the Head of the Leeds Office in managing and supervising the Leeds Crime team.
- Help allocate and manage workloads to ensure cases progress efficiently.
- Review files regularly to ensure compliance with LAA requirements, SRA standards, and firm policies.
- Provide practical casework support and guidance, including on complex or sensitive matters.
- Mentor and support junior staff, including paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified solicitors.
- Assist with team training and development.
- Support quality assurance through performance monitoring and addressing skills gaps.
- Assist with compliance tasks such as billing, file management, and case closure.
- Act as a senior point of contact when the Head of the Leeds Office is absent.
- Salary up to £46,000pa
- Your birthday off
- Profit sharing through bonuses
- Pension Scheme with employer contribution
- Health Care
- Admin support
- Firm laptop and mobile phone
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and development
- Hybrid working
- Supportive supervision from mentors
- Appraisals and salary reviews
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Additional perks and benefits
- Competitive training packages
- Modern paperless environment
- Billing/Credit Control team
In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
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