Careers for Lawyers

The Firm

Kang & Co Solicitors is a Legal 500 law firm which is based in Birmingham City Centre which represents clients for the full range of Private Criminal Defence and Motoring Offences.

Whilst the Head Office is in Birmingham, the firm has branch offices in Milton Keynes and London. The firm is instructed by clients throughout England and Wales, and as such the firm represents clients in the Magistrates’ and Crown Court on a daily basis across England and Wales.

Kang & Co Solicitors only represents clients on a private fee-paying basis and does not offer Legal Aid, as such the client bases consist of those that are in a financial position to pay privately for representation in respect of motoring and criminal offences.

Kang & Co Clients

The clients that instruct Kang & Co Solicitors are often regulated professionals, business owners, high net worth individuals, and as such their expectations of the level of advice and representation is very high.

Clients expect nothing but the best from Kang & Co Solicitors, as it is a Leading Firm in legal 500, Top Ranked in Chambers & Partners and because of the online feedback from past clients.

The Role

Due to the position Kang & Co Solicitors holds within the private criminal defence / motoring sector, the firm is growing, and there is now a position available for a Criminal & Motoring Defence Solicitor Advocate / In-House Counsel.

The role is based within our Birmingham Office, however the successful candidate will be required to travel to Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, and the Police Station (Voluntary Police Station Interviews) throughout England & Wales when not in the office.

The role would ideally be suitable for a person living near Birmingham and looking to move away from Legal Aid and weekend work.

Travelling expenses will be paid at 45 pence per mile from door to door and parking expenses will also be reimbursed. Overnight accommodation arrangements will be made when attending Court Hearings or Police Stations that are a substantial distance from where the successful candidate lives.

The successful candidate will be required to represent clients at the Magistrates’ Court for:

• Sentence Hearings
• Exceptional Hardship Applications
• Special Reasons Hearings
• Mention Hearings
• Criminal & Motoring Offence Trials

If the successful candidate has rights of audience in the Crown Court, they will also be required to represent clients in the Crown Court for:

• PTPH
• PTR
• Mentions
• Sentence
• Trials

Essential Requirements

• Rights of audience in the Magistrates’ Court
• Criminal advocacy experience
• Full UK Driving Licence & their own transportation
• In a position to represent clients across England & Wales
• Exceptional advocacy skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• In a position to work flexible hours
• A confident and robust personality

Desired Requirements

• Experience of representing clients on a private paying basis
• Experience of representing regulated professionals
• An in depth understanding of motoring offences
• Rights of audience in the Crown Court

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Advocacy: 2 years (required)

The Firm

Kang & Co Solicitors is a Legal 500 law firm which is based in Birmingham City Centre which represents clients for the full range of Private Criminal Defence and Motoring Offences.

Whilst the Head Office is in Birmingham, the firm has branch offices in Milton Keynes and London. The firm is instructed by clients throughout England and Wales, and as such the firm represents clients in the Magistrates’ and Crown Court daily across England and Wales.

Kang & Co Solicitors only represents clients on a private fee-paying basis and does not offer Legal Aid, as such the client base consists of those that are in a financial position to pay privately for representation in respect of motoring and criminal offences.

Kang & Co Clients

The clients that instruct Kang & Co Solicitors are often regulated professionals, business owners, high net worth individuals, and as such their expectations of the level of advice and representation received from the firm is very high.

Clients expect nothing but the best from Kang & Co Solicitors, as it is a Leading Firm in legal 500, Top Ranked in Chambers & Partners and because of the reputation of the firm.

The Role

Due to the position Kang & Co Solicitors holds within the private criminal defence / motoring sector, the firm is growing, and there is now a position available for an Experienced Criminal & Motoring Defence paralegal.

The role is based at our Birmingham Office however, the successful candidate will be required on occasion to travel to Courts throughout England and Wales and attend our branch offices therefore, the successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The role would ideally be suitable for a person living near Birmingham with at least 4 year’s experience of working within a criminal defence law firm as a paralegal, with a proven track record of exceeding performance targets.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide administrative assistance
• Opening and closing client files
• Undertake legal research
• Undertake work necessary to build up, maintain and manage their own caseload
• Answering and responding to new enquiry calls
• Advising clients via telephone / zoom / in person case conferences
• Preparing correspondence, files, and legal documents to a high standard
• Drafting briefs to Counsel, witness statements, attendance notes, letters and other legal documents
• Providing detailed advice to clients
• Attending Court with Counsel

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years paralegal experience within a criminal defence law firm
• Experience of exceeding performance targets
• Experience of attending and advising clients in conference
• Experience of dealing with new enquiry calls
• Full UK Driving Licence & own transportation
• Experience of working under pressure
• In a position to work flexible hours
• A confident and robust personality
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Exceptional phone manner
• Experience of working towards strict deadlines
• In a position to start work at 8:30am from our Birmingham Office

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£30,000.00 per year (Pay is negotiable depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

The Firm

Kang & Co Solicitors is a Legal 500 law firm which is based in Birmingham City Centre which represents clients for the full range of Private Criminal Defence and Motoring Offences.

Whilst the Head Office is in Birmingham, the firm has branch offices in Milton Keynes and London. The firm is instructed by clients throughout England and Wales, and as such the firm represents clients in the Magistrates’ and Crown Court daily across England and Wales.

Kang & Co Solicitors only represents clients on a private fee-paying basis and does not offer Legal Aid, as such the client base consists of those that are in a financial position to pay privately for representation in respect of motoring and criminal offences.

Kang & Co Clients

The clients that instruct Kang & Co Solicitors are often regulated professionals, business owners, high net worth individuals, and as such their expectations of the level of advice and representation received from the firm is very high.

Clients expect nothing but the best from Kang & Co Solicitors, as it is a Leading Firm in legal 500, Top Ranked in Chambers & Partners and because of the reputation of the firm.

The Role

Due to the position Kang & Co Solicitors holds within the private criminal defence / motoring sector, the firm is growing, and there is now a position available for an Experienced Criminal & Motoring Defence paralegal.

The role is based at our Birmingham Office however, the successful candidate will be required on occasion to travel to Courts throughout England and Wales and attend our branch offices therefore, the successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The role would ideally be suitable for a person living near Birmingham with at least 2 year’s experience of working within a law firm as a paralegal, with a proven track record of exceeding performance targets.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide administrative assistance
• Opening and closing client files
• Undertake legal research
• Undertake work necessary to build up, maintain and manage their own caseload
• Answering and responding to new enquiry calls
• Advising clients via telephone / zoom / in person case conferences
• Preparing correspondence, files, and legal documents to a high standard
• Drafting briefs to Counsel, witness statements, attendance notes, letters and other legal documents
• Providing detailed advice to clients
• Attending Court with Counsel

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years paralegal experience within a law firm
• Experience of exceeding performance targets
• Experience of attending and advising clients in conference
• Experience of dealing with new enquiry calls
• Full UK Driving Licence & own transportation
• Experience of working under pressure
• In a position to work flexible hours
• A confident and robust personality
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Exceptional phone manner
• Experience of working towards strict deadlines
• In a position to start work at 8:30am from our Birmingham Office

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year (Pay is negotiable depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

The Firm

Kang & Co Solicitors is a Legal 500 law firm which is based in Birmingham City Centre which represents clients for the full range of Private Criminal Defence and Motoring Offences.

Whilst the Head Office is in Birmingham, the firm has branch offices in Milton Keynes and London. The firm is instructed by clients throughout England and Wales, and as such the firm represents clients in the Magistrates’ and Crown Court daily across England and Wales.

Kang & Co Solicitors only represents clients on a private fee-paying basis and does not offer Legal Aid, as such the client bases consist of those that are in a financial position to pay privately for representation in respect of motoring and criminal offences.

Kang & Co Clients

The clients that instruct Kang & Co Solicitors are often regulated professionals, business owners, high net worth individuals, and as such their expectations of the level of advice and representation received from the firm is very high.

Clients expect nothing but the best from Kang & Co Solicitors, as it is a Leading Firm in legal 500, Top Ranked in Chambers & Partners and because of the reputation of the firm.

The Role

Due to the position Kang & Co Solicitors holds within the private criminal defence / motoring sector, the firm is growing, and there is now a position available for an experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant, to join the firm and to provide secretarial and administrative support to several fee-earners within the firm.

The successful candidate shall have at least three years’ legal secretarial experience. They must have excellent computer / IT and organisational skills. They shall be required to have the requisite ability to communicate and liaise with clients and stakeholders within the Criminal Justice System in a confident manner. They shall be able to undertake digital audio typing with a high degree of accuracy and speed with a minimum of 65 WPM.

Person Specification

• A professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to type accurately with minimum 65 WPM
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Active listening and record keeping skills
• Confident manner with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and people management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and word processing
• Strong command of the English language
• Maintaining strict confidentiality
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Self-motivated but able to work as a team
• Thorough attention to detail
• Use of discretion and tactful

Responsibilities include:

• Attending client conferences and taking notes
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders within the Criminal Justice System
• Diary management
• Digital audio transcription
• General administrative duties and tasks
• Handling enquiries and screening telephone calls
• Maintaining orderly client files
• Production, preparation and amendment of legal documents, statements and forms
• Proofreading legal documents
• Dealing with e-mail correspondence
• Answering the telephone, fielding calls and taking messages
• Booking meeting rooms
• Diary management
• Onboarding new client documentation
• Scanning and printing documents
• Take responsibility towards their own self-development
• Use initiative to progress files within the limits of their own ability

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year (Pay is negotiable depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter and your CV to info@kangandco.co.uk

Criminal & Motoring Defence Trainee Solicitor

The Role

Due to the position Kang & Co Solicitors holds within the private criminal defence / motoring sector, the firm is growing, and there is now a position available for a Criminal & Motoring Defence Trainee Solicitor.

The role is based at our Birmingham Office however, the successful candidate will be required on occasion to travel to Courts throughout England and Wales and attend our branch offices therefore, the successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The role would ideally be suitable for a person living near Birmingham and has chosen criminal electives for the undergraduate degree and LPC and a desire to undertake a training contract within a criminal defence law firm.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide administrative assistance
• Undertake legal research
• Undertake work necessary to build up, maintain and manage a caseload
• Answering and responding to new enquiries
• Assisting on criminal and motoring matters
• Preparing correspondence, files, and legal documents to a high standard.
• Drafting briefs to Counsel, witness statements, and other legal documents
• Attending client conferences
• Providing initial advice to clients
• Attending Court with Counsel

Essential Requirements

• Completed the LPC with at least a commendation grade
• A strong desire to work within criminal defence
• Full UK Driving Licence & own transportation
• Ability to work under pressure
• In a position to work flexible hours
• A confident and robust personality
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional phone manner

Desired Requirements

• Previous criminal defence experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000 (PA)
To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter and your CV to info@kangandco.uk

Private Crime & Motoring Defence Legal Advisor

The Role

Kang & Co Solicitors has a vacancy for a Legal Adviser to join the private criminal and motoring defence team in Birmingham. The firm provides high quality legal advice and representation nationally for the full range of motoring and criminal offences.

The successful candidate will be provided with full training however, prior office / administration experience is desirable. This position offers substantial career progression opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Law Degree with a grade of at least 2:1
• Excellent typing skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance
• Undertake legal research
• Undertake work necessary to build up, maintain and manage a caseload
• Answering and responding to new enquiries
• Assisting on criminal and motoring matters
• Preparing correspondence, files, and legal documents to a high standard.
• Drafting briefs to Counsel, witness statements, and other legal documents
• Attending client conferences
• Providing initial advice to clients
• Attending Court with Counsel

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000 (PA)
To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter and your CV to info@kangandco.uk