Crime Lawyer

Law Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Structured training

Clear progression routes

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a Crime Lawyer to join a growing team in the UK. The role targets Newly Qualified Lawyers, Crime Duty Lawyers, and Police Station representatives, with structured training and clear progression routes.

You will handle a varied caseload under supervision or with some independence, represent clients at police stations, magistrates’ and Crown courts, and gain hands-on experience across specialist criminal areas while delivering excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Crime Lawyer or Crime Duty Lawyer (NQ–20 years PQE).
• Experience in criminal defence work.
• Duty accreditation, if possible.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload under supervision, or with some independence.
• Represent clients at police stations, magistrates’ and Crown courts.
• Gain hands-on experience across specialist criminal areas.
• Provide excellent client care and build long-term relationships.

Skills

Advocacy

Client care

Communication

Job description

Crime Lawyer -Our client is seeking Newly Qualified Lawyers, including Crime Duty Lawyers and Police Station representatives, to join their supportive and growing team. This is a fantastic first step in your legal career with competitive salaries, generous holidays, a pension scheme, healthcare benefits, structured training, and clear progression routes.

The Crime Lawyer Role:

• Handling a varied caseload under supervision, or no supervision.
• Representing clients at police stations, magistrates’ and Crown courts.
• Gaining hands‑on experience across specialist criminal areas.
• Providing excellent client care and building long‑term relationships.

What’s on Offer for a Crime Lawyer:

• Competitive starting salary.
• Training and mentoring from experienced crime lawyers.
• Holiday, pension, health plan, and career development.

About You

• Recently qualified Crime Lawyer, Crime Duty Lawyer, or Police Station Representative (NQ – 20 years PQE).
• Strong academic background and enthusiasm for learning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Duty accreditation, if possible.
• Experience in criminal defence work.
• Strong advocacy, client care, and communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Crime Lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected and growing team.

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