Crime Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in the City of London is seeking a Crime Solicitor to join its successful Criminal Defence team. The role involves handling both legal aid and privately funded cases, requiring experience in various court settings. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with a robust criminal defence background. This position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities within a dynamic practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality caseload

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a strong background in criminal law.
• Experience in criminal defence cases, legal aid, and private funding.
• Ability to engage compassionately with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal aid and privately funded criminal defence cases.
• Attend Police Stations, Magistrates Court, Youth Court, and Crown Court.
• Work within a dynamic Criminal Defence team.

Skills

Strong criminal defence background

Experience attending Police Stations

Experience attending Magistrates Courts

Experience attending Youth Courts

Experience attending Crown Courts

Duty Scheme Accreditation

Job description

Overview

Crime Solicitor – City of London

A thriving, multi-office Legal 500 firm in the heart of London is looking to add a Crime Solicitor to its very successful Criminal Defence team.

What is in it for you?

A competitive salary
Quality caseload
Progression opportunities

The role

The firm is dedicated to providing a compassionate and empathetic approach to client care, and you will have a strong background in criminal law. This opportunity will lead to a Duty Accredited Solicitor preparing both legal aid and privately funded criminal defence cases and attending Police Stations, Magistrates Court, Youth Court, and Crown Court. The Crime Department has a reputation for its dynamic approach and provides the roots to this thriving Legal 500 firm.

You

We are inviting applications from qualified solicitors, from NQ upwards. You will possess the following attributes:

• Strong criminal defence background
• Experience attending Police Stations, Magistrates Courts, Youth Courts and Crown Courts
• Either have or be close to attaining your Duty Scheme Accreditation

If you are an experienced Duty Solicitor looking for an opportunity to progress and develop, please apply today.