Criminal Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is looking for an experienced Criminal Lawyer to manage a complex caseload. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in criminal law and essential LAA Supervisor status. This position offers a hybrid working environment, career development opportunities, and exposure to high-quality cases. If interested, please contact Mia Henderson referencing vacancy 37546.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive culture

Structured career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in criminal law.
• Desirable to have Crime duty accreditation but not essential.
• LAA Supervisor status is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of criminal matters.
• Provide minimal supervision support to the team.

Skills

Client care skills

Team player

IT literacy

High technical proficiency

Job description

Overview

A very highly regarded practice, ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, is seeking a full‑time, permanent Criminal Lawyer to join their thriving London team. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload of criminal matters, including both Legal Aid and private work, with minimal supervision.

An outstanding billing, police station, and diary administration support team will support them. The firm offers a genuine career progression pathway up to and including equity partnership. Although the firm is looking for a candidate with some following / proven referral sources, there will be a caseload to come to. Support will be provided to help the candidate enhance their reputation and build their practice within a high‑quality environment.

Responsibilities

• A lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience in crime
• High technical proficiency and understanding/knowledge of the law
• Excellent client care skills
• A good team player who will fit into an excellent, well‑rounded, and pleasant team
• IT literate with the ability to operate a computer‑based case management system
• Crime duty accreditation is desirable but not essential
• LAA Supervisor status essential
• Higher rights of audience are a useful addition but not essential

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• A collaborative, supportive, and forward‑thinking culture
• Exposure to high-quality cases and industry‑leading specialists
• Structured career development with a strong record of internal promotion

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Criminal lawyer. Please contact Mia Henderson quoting vacancy reference 37546 for more information.