Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Crime Solicitor for a consultancy role. You will represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts, managing criminal cases and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of PQE in criminal defence and holds Duty Solicitor accreditation. A generous retainer and percentage of court fees are offered.

Benefits

Generous retainer

Performance-based fees

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend and represent clients at police stations and courts.
• Manage your own caseload of criminal matters.
• Provide practical advice across a range of offences.

Skills

Criminal defence

Client representation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor

Duty Solicitor accreditation

Job description

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