Job Description

We are seeking a 0-3 PQE Solicitor to be part of our

protest

and general crime teams.


Our team has been at the forefront of cutting-edge protest cases over the last decade - from the "Ziegler" case to the Colston 4 to the key Court of Appeal decisions on sentencing in protest cases. We regularly represent anti-arms protestors and activists associated with Greenpeace, Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, Palestine Action, Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Black Lives Matter as well as activists protesting outside of any official campaign. We have pioneered the use of defences based on article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and have been involved in the majority of judgments touching on protest over the last decade. We have also been involved in cases arising from the increasing use of terrorism legislation in the context of protest.


This is an opportunity for a solicitor to join this team, with some work in this dynamic area of law, as well as in general crime.


We undertake significant amounts of advocacy in the Magistrates and Crown Courts and appear in the Appellate Courts. This role will allow you the opportunity to develop advocacy skills and be involved in cases in the higher courts or where the issues involve fundamental human rights. The protest team work together closely and regularly co-defend with each other allowing more junior members of the team to get hand-on support and guidance from their colleagues.


Being police station accredited or having duty status and having previous criminal defence experience is preferable.


To apply, please send a covering letter and CV with your current salary details to Alisha Patel

alishapatel@hja.net

.


Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you are successful, a member of the team will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.