Criminal Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading legal practice in London is seeking a full-time Criminal Lawyer to manage complex criminal cases. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience, strong client care skills, and be an effective team player. The role offers hybrid working, structured career development, and support from a collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a reputable firm with a clear career progression pathway.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Structured career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in criminal law.
• Experience with a computer-based case management system.
• Crime duty accreditation (desirable but not essential).
• LAA Supervisor status is essential.
• Higher rights of audience (useful but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of criminal matters.
• Handle both Legal Aid and private work.
• Collaborate with the billing, police station, and diary/admin support team.

Skills

Client care skills

Technical proficiency in law

Team player

IT literacy

Job description

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/admin 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 for this Criminal Lawyer opportunity

• 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 for this Criminal Lawyer opportunity

• 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.

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