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Criminal Law Supervisor - Legal Aid - CLAS accreditation required - Middlesex - £30k-£40k We are on the hunt for a qualified Criminal Law Solicitor, holding a current, non-conditional practicing certificate for at least 3 years, to join a UK-headquartered, international law firm operating in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. The Criminal Law Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing casework and fee-earners under the Standard Crime Contract, ensuring full compliance with legal and procedural standards and the high-quality delivery of criminal investigation and criminal proceedings. What we’re looking for: Qualified solicitor holding a current, non-conditional practising certificate for the last 3 yearsHold Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) accreditationExperience supervising at least 1 FTE Designated Fee Earner or Caseworker (min. 1 year), or completed formal supervisory-skills training within the last 12 monthsUndertaken a minimum of 350 hours of direct casework in the last 12 months (or 1,050 in the last 5 years if working part-time)At least 6 Police Station Advice & Assistance cases in the last yearExperience in magistrates’ / Crown Court representationsHighly organised nature with meticulous attention to detail and accuracyExcellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skillsGood professional judgement and discretion Supervisory skills with the ability to manage team members Commitment to ongoing professional development, compliance with law and procedures and high standards of legal practiceKey responsibilities as the Criminal Law Supervisor will include: Ensuring the required standards are maintained at appointments and continuously thereafterUndertaking di