Solicitor or Duty Solicitor – Criminal

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy department handling a varied caseload of criminal matters. The successful candidate will represent clients at police stations and court, provide expert legal advice, and play an active role in delivering a high-quality service to clients across the region.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of criminal matters
• Advising and representing clients in criminal proceedings
• Attending police stations, Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts
• Interviewing clients and witnesses
• Preparing legal documentation, trial bundles and instructions to Counsel
• Applying for legal aid and assessing client eligibility
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, Counsel, experts and external agencies
• Supporting the wider Criminal team and assisting with supervision where appropriate
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status
• Experience handling a broad range of criminal matters
• Duty Solicitor accreditation is desirable but not essential
• Strong advocacy, communication and client care skills
• Excellent organisational and case management abilities
• Experience using case management systems
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and supportive firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence in criminal law. Applications are welcomed from both Duty Solicitors and Solicitors with criminal law experience who are looking to further develop their careers.