Crime Solicitors

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Oadby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Crime Solicitor to join their criminal defence team on a consultancy basis. This role involves key responsibilities such as representing clients at court and managing a diverse caseload. Ideal candidates will possess at least 1+ years PQE and Duty Solicitor accreditation, aiming to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years PQE in criminal defence required.
• Must hold Duty Solicitor accreditation.
• Ideally qualified as a Criminal Supervisor under the LAA contract.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police station and Magistrates' Court.
• Manage own caseload of criminal matters.
• Support with Crown Court files and comply with LAA contracts.

Skills

Criminal defence

Client representation

Caseload management

Legal advice

Education

Qualified solicitor

Duty Solicitor accreditation

Criminal Supervisor 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

About you?

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

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

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