Criminal Defence Solicitor | Autonomy, Growth & Crown Court

Yolk Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Pension

Legal 500 ranked team

High-quality work

Strong Crown Court exposure

Ongoing training

Clear progression

Developing your own client base

Supportive team

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a well-established South West law firm to recruit an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor for their Bristol team. You’ll join a supportive criminal and regulatory team, manage your own caseload from start to finish and represent clients through all stages of their cases, including appearances in Crown Court with Counsel.

This role offers opportunities to broaden your advocacy and regulatory experience while developing a client base.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE in criminal defence
• Eligible for immediate Duty Solicitor deployment
• Willing to develop client base and grow practice

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from start to finish
• Represent clients at all stages of cases and in Crown Court with Counsel
• Develop regulatory exposure and broaden practice
• Progress casework with autonomy

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a well-established South West law firm to recruit an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor for their Bristol team. You’ll join a supportive criminal and regulatory team, manage your own caseload from start to finish and represent clients through all stages of their cases, including appearances in Crown Court with Counsel.

This role offers opportunities to broaden your advocacy and regulatory experience while developing a client base.