Criminal Law Solicitor

Service Care; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Flexibility

Pension Scheme

Onsite Parking

Medical Care

Supportive Working Environment

Career Progression

Job summary

Service Care Solutions in Merseyside is seeking a Criminal Law Solicitor to join their growing legal team. You will manage a varied caseload, provide high-quality legal advice, and prepare cases for court hearings in a supportive, hybrid-working environment.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with criminal law experience, strong advocacy and client-care skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with experience in criminal law.
• Demonstrable experience managing a criminal law caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law, court procedures and relevant legislation.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Provide clear, practical and effective legal advice to clients facing criminal allegations and proceedings.
• Prepare cases for court hearings, including reviewing evidence and developing case strategies.
• Represent clients in criminal proceedings and attend police stations and court hearings as required.

Skills

Criminal law

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client care

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of a popular law firm in Merseyside for a Criminal Law Solicitor to join their growing legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor with criminal law experience to manage a varied caseload, provide high-quality legal advice and develop their career within a supportive working environment offering flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Job Title: Criminal Law Solicitor
Location: Merseyside (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Responsibilities as a Criminal Law Solicitor:

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Provide clear, practical and effective legal advice to clients facing criminal allegations and proceedings.
• Prepare cases for court hearings, including reviewing evidence, preparing legal documents and developing case strategies.
• Represent clients in criminal proceedings and attend police stations and court hearings as required.

About you as a Criminal Law Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with experience in criminal law.
• Demonstrable experience managing a criminal law caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law, court procedures and relevant legislation.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, communication and client care skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working Flexibility
• Pension Scheme
• Onsite Parking
• Medical Care
• Supportive Working Environment
• Opportunity for Professional Development and Career Progression