Criminal Defence Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Lawyer to join their reputable team. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to train and grow within the legal field, handling a variety of criminal defence cases. Candidates with police station accreditation or those pursuing it are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Professional development training contracts

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience with criminal law and regulatory prosecution cases desired.
• Prosecution experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Open to experienced paralegals, legal executives, or solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Handle defence and regulatory prosecution cases.
• Draft documents and take statements.
• Instruct counsel and manage files.

Skills

Criminal Law

Drafting documents

Taking statements

Education

Police station accreditation

Legal qualification (Paralegal/Legal Executive/Solicitor)

Job description

Criminal Defence Lawyer – Greater Manchester

Location: Greater Manchester

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Criminal Defence Lawyer with police station accreditation for a role in Greater Manchester. The position offers hybrid working, with up to £38,000 salary (DOE). Join a well-established law firm and a reputable criminal defence team. To apply, contact Tatiana at 0161 850 0745 quoting Job Ref: 9835.

Overview:

• Handle general defence and regulatory prosecution cases within a busy criminal defence team.
• Prosecution experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Must possess police station accreditation or be actively working towards it.
• Responsibilities include drafting documents, taking statements, instructing counsel, reviewing evidence, and managing files.
• Opportunity to gain diverse criminal casework experience and develop prosecution skills.

Additional Details:

• This is a hybrid role, working two days from home and three days in the office.
• Open to experienced paralegals, legal executives, or solicitors with police station accreditation.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth, including training contracts and professional development.

How to Apply:

Contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL by phone at 0161 850 0745 or email your CV to [emailprotected]. Confidential discussions are welcome.

Note: We respect diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.