Criminal Defence Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Death in service (3x salary)

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Notts law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its established Criminal Law team in Nottingham. You will manage a varied caseload, advise and represent clients, and work with police, CPS and regulatory bodies.

The role requires strong advocacy and client-management skills and a current practicing certificate. You will attend police stations and courts nationwide, handle complex matters including POCA and confiscation, and contribute to business development and team

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in criminal defence work.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters efficiently and in line with firm policies.
• Ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard and within required timeframes.
• Utilise case management systems effectively to maintain accurate records and workflows.
• Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters.
• Handle cases including road traffic offences, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory prosecutions.
• Represent clients in matters involving authorities such as the Police, CPS, HMRC, FCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Attend police stations and courts nationwide as required.
• Manage complex matters including POCA proceedings, confiscation, and specialist criminal defence work.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of the firm’s criminal law offering.
• Participate in business development and promotion of services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of criminal law, legislation, and regulatory changes.
• Work closely with Partners and the wider criminal law team.
• Support knowledge sharing and contribute to team development.
• Liaise with colleagues across the firm on relevant matters.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

5+ years PQE

Advocacy

Client management

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, a specialist and well-regarded law firm based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, is seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their established Criminal Law team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters efficiently and in line with firm policies
• Ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard and within required timeframes
• Utilise case management systems effectively to maintain accurate records and workflows
• Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters
• Handle cases including road traffic offences, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory prosecutions
• Represent clients in matters involving authorities such as the Police, CPS, HMRC, FCA and other regulatory bodies
• Attend police stations and courts nationwide as required
• Manage complex matters including POCA proceedings, confiscation, and specialist criminal defence work
• Contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of the firm’s criminal law offering
• Participate in business development and promotion of services
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of criminal law, legislation, and regulatory changes
• Work closely with Partners and the wider criminal law team
• Support knowledge sharing and contribute to team development
• Liaise with colleagues across the firm on relevant matters

Requirements / Skills / Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in criminal defence work
• Proven experience managing criminal law cases and achieving successful outcomes
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a specialist team

Package / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Death in service benefit (3x salary)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful