Crime Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and mentoring

Holiday

Pension

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd's client is seeking Newly Qualified Crime Lawyers to join a supportive criminal defence team in London. The role offers hands-on experience handling cases under supervision or with early autonomy, representing clients at police stations and in courts, and a clear progression path.

You will receive training and mentoring, generous holiday entitlement, a competitive starting salary, a pension scheme, and healthcare benefits as part of a structured career development programme.

Qualifications

• Qualified in criminal law and eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Duty accreditation, if possible.
• Experience in criminal defence work.
• Strong advocacy and client care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Criminal defence

Advocacy

Communication

Organisational skills

Legal research

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.

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.