Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy in the UK is seeking a Crime Solicitor for a consultancy role. You will represent clients in criminal cases at police stations and Magistrates' Courts, contributing to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of PQE in criminal defence and duty solicitor accreditation. This position offers a competitive retainer of £1,250 per month plus additional fees based on work brought in.

Benefits

Generous retainer

Autonomy in role

Collaboration with a tight unit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PQE in criminal defence.
• Ability to manage cases from instruction to conclusion.
• Competence in advising on offences like assault and theft.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations and Magistrates' Court.
• Manage own caseload of criminal matters.
• Support Crown Court files as needed.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Client representation

Legal compliance

Detail orientation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Duty Solicitor accreditation

Job description

Overview

Seeking Criminal Duty solicitors, on consultancy basis with a generous retainer of 1,250.00 per month plus a % of crown court & mags court fees and a % of own work bought in to the firm. Must be able to do the minimum requirements to keep their duty status.

The Crime Solicitor role

You'll play a key role as a crime solicitor in the criminal defence team, representing clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court, while also supporting with Crown Court matters as needed. This role is ideal for a solicitor who enjoys autonomy but values being part of a tight, collaborative unit.

Key Responsibilities of a Crime Solicitor

• Attend and represent clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court as part of the duty rota
• Manage your own caseload of criminal matters from instruction through to conclusion
• Support Crown Court files, working closely with in-house advocates and external counsel
• Provide clear, practical advice across a range of offences including assault, drug offences, theft, and public order matters
• Ensure compliance with LAA contract requirements and regulatory obligations
• Take part in the out-of-hours rota

The ideal Crime Solicitor candidate will be an ambitious and detail orientated. You will have:

• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 1+ years PQE in criminal defence
• Duty Solicitor accreditation is essential
• Ideally qualified as a Criminal Supervisor under the LAA contract

If you're a Crime Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37296.

Position Title: Crime Solicitor
Location: Nationwide
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reference: BH- 37296
Work Type: Consultancy

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