Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal consultancy firm is seeking a Crime Solicitor to join their criminal defence team. The role involves representing clients at police stations and Magistrates' Courts while managing a caseload of criminal matters. Candidates need at least 1+ years PQE and Duty Solicitor accreditation. This is a consultancy position offering a competitive retainer and a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and ambitious, ready to take the next step in their career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend and represent clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court.
• Manage your own caseload of criminal matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Support Crown Court files, working closely with in-house advocates.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Client representation

Legal advice delivery

Education

Solicitor qualification

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

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