Criminal Advocate

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Lincolnshire is seeking a passionate Criminal Advocate or Duty Solicitor. You will represent clients across various courts and handle diverse criminal cases in a supportive team. Ideal candidates should have solid experience, great advocacy skills, and a commitment to high-quality legal representation. This role offers competitive salary and genuine career progression in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Competitive salary

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor or capable Criminal Advocate with Magistrates’ Court experience.
• Confident in advocacy and client care skills.
• Calm under pressure and organized.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Court, and Crown Court.
• Handle diverse caseload across all areas of criminal defense.
• Deliver effective and empathetic advice in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client care

Team player

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

Criminal Advocate, 1+ Years PQE, Lincolnshire, £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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 / Benefits

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

For more information or to apply for the role contact Melanie Daly on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail]

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