Criminal Advocate

TipTopJob; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Lincolnshire is seeking a dedicated Criminal Advocate or Duty Solicitor with over a year of experience. You will represent clients in various courts and manage important criminal cases. The position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates are strong advocates committed to high standards of legal representation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly and supportive working environment

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor or capable Criminal Advocate with experience.
• Confident in advocacy and client care.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates' Court, and Crown Court.
• Handle a diverse and challenging caseload across criminal defence.
• Deliver clear and empathetic advice to clients.

Skills

Magistrates' Court experience

Advocacy skills

Client care skills

Calm under pressure

Organised and prioritising

Proactive and professional approach

Education

Qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Criminal Advocate, 1+ Years PQE, Lincolnshire, GBP Competitive (DOE): Are you a passionate and dedicated Criminal Advocate or Duty Solicitor looking for your next challenge? Join a well-established and respected firm with a strong presence across the region and a long-standing commitment to delivering justice and high-quality representation. JOB REF: 0986

The Role

• A new opportunity for a qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor or experienced Criminal Advocate to join a dynamic and supportive team.
• You will represent clients at police stations, Magistrates\' Court, and Crown Court
• Handle a diverse and challenging caseload across all areas of criminal defence
• Deliver clear, effective, and empathetic advice to clients in often high-pressure situations

Skills Required

• A qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor or a capable Criminal Advocate with Magistrates\' Court experience
• Confident in your advocacy and client care skills
• Calm under pressure, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• A team player with a proactive and professional approach
• Committed to access to justice and high standards of legal representation

On Offer

• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Competitive salary
• Genuine career progression

For more information or for the role contact Melanie Daly on 850 or email will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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