Crime Solicitor

Law Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Gym membership

Flexible working

Duty Solicitor training support

Job summary

Law Staff is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor for our London-based criminal department. You will handle all aspects of criminal law, from advisory work to proceedings, and develop advocacy alongside experienced solicitor advocates.

Training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification are provided for the right candidate. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, relocation bonuses, and ongoing professional development within a respected firm with two London offices

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines; solid IT skills.
• Enthusiasm to develop advocacy skills and adapt to a busy criminal department.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Experience as an advocate is desired or willingness to train.
• Commitment to high standards of client care.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of criminal law from advisory work to court proceedings.
• Attend and advise clients at police stations.
• Conduct and develop advocacy skills with senior solicitor support.
• Provide high-quality, client-focused legal advice.
• Organise workload and meet tight deadlines in a flexible team.
• Work collaboratively as part of the criminal department.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Flexible & adaptable

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Are you a Criminal Solicitor looking to join a respected criminal law firm, with 2 offices in London, offering a Competitive Salary, Duty Solicitor training, genuine professional development, high-quality advocacy work and more? This is an excellent opportunity to handle all aspects of criminal law alongside successful and experienced solicitor advocates.

About the Firm:

A respected Law firm with an established criminal department, offering a challenging but stimulating environment and the opportunity to work alongside successful and experienced solicitor advocates. The role offers genuine professional development, including training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification for the right candidate.

Crime Solicitor — Position Overview:

• Work across all aspects of criminal law, from advisory work and police stations through to the Court of Appeal
• Privately funded and Legal Aid
• Develop as an advocate alongside experienced solicitor advocates
• Benefit from training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification if not already held
• Work in a challenging but stimulating environment
• A genuine opportunity to develop professionally

Key Responsibilities of the Crime Solicitor:

• Handling all aspects of criminal law, from advisory work to proceedings in the Court of Appeal and all stages in between
• Attending and advising clients at police stations
• Conducting advocacy and developing advocacy skills
• Providing quality advice to clients and demonstrating the highest standards of client care
• Organising your own workload and meeting deadlines
• Working flexibly as part of the criminal department

Requirements of the Crime Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor, ideally as a Duty Solicitor (training and support provided to the right candidate if not already qualified)
• An experienced advocate, or someone with the enthusiasm to develop advocacy skills
• A first-rate knowledge of criminal law and procedure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to organise work and meet deadlines, with good IT skills
• The highest standards of client care and a flexible approach to work

The Benefits for the Crime Solicitor role:

• Competitive Salary £45,000 - £65,000 DOE and qualification
• Flexible working
• Gym membership after qualifying period
• Relocation bonus for those looking to relocate plus bonuses
• Training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification
• The opportunity to work alongside successful and experienced solicitor advocates
• High-quality, varied criminal law work
• Genuine professional development