Criminal Lawyer | Duty Solicitor

Waldrons Solicitors Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Criminal Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload and represent clients at police stations and courts. Newly qualified solicitors are encouraged to apply, as training and mentorship will be provided. Competitive salary and numerous benefits included, such as hybrid working options and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

31 days holiday + birthday off + Christmas closedown

Long service leave

Pension and company sick pay

Flexible hours

Employee Cash plan

Two paid volunteering days per year

Dress for Your Day policy

Discounted legal fees

Qualifications

• Experience in police station representation and court advocacy is preferred.
• Strong litigation skills and confidence in advocating in court.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts.
• Provide expert legal representation in court.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Litigation skills

Court advocacy

Education

Qualifying solicitor or nearly qualified

Job description

Hours:

Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation

Criminal Lawyer

Waldrons Solicitors is looking for a dedicated and skilled Criminal Lawyer to join our Dudley office. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor, or someone who is almost qualified, to join our Duty Solicitor Rota. If you're newly qualified or nearly qualified and have a passion for criminal law, we would be happy to offer training and mentorship to help you succeed in the role.

About the Role:

• Handle a diverse and challenging caseload of criminal defence matters
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts
• Provide expert legal representation in court, including advocacy for bail applications, case management hearings, and trials
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota, including out-of-hours and weekend work
• Provide clients with high-quality legal advice and support throughout their cases

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is ideally a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly qualified with experience in this sector and keen to gain this accreditation
• Has experience (or is eager to gain experience) in police station representation and court advocacy
• Has strong litigation skills and is confident advocating in court

  Why Join us?

  With a heritage dating back to 1867, Waldrons is a firm proud of its roots and excited for its future. We combine the values or a trusted long established law firm with a forward-thinking approach to growth and innovation. We are passionate about investing in and developing our people and growing the next generation of legal talent!

  Perks & Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary and bonus schemes
  • Bonus scheme
  • 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + your birthday off + Christmas closedown
  • Long service leave
  • Pension and company sick pay
  • Hybrid working and flexible hours
  • Employee Cash plan and Refer-a-Colleague and client bonuses
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Dress for Your Day policy
  • Discounted legal fees

  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people are supported and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from all sections of the community.