Criminal Lawyer / Duty Solicitor

Waldrons Solicitors Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated Criminal Lawyer to join its Dudley office. The role involves handling a diverse range of criminal cases, representing clients at police stations and magistrates' courts, and participating in the Duty Solicitor Rota which requires out-of-hours work. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors or nearly qualified professionals passionate about criminal law, with training and mentorship offered. This position provides opportunities for immediate contributions and skill development.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in law, ideally as a solicitor.
• Experience in criminal law is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and represent clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Represent clients at police stations and courts.
• Provide expert legal representation during trials and hearings.
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota including weekend work.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients.

Skills

Criminal Law Knowledge

Client Representation

Advocacy Skills

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation (We would consider part time applicants too)

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 who can hit the ground running and make immediate contribution, 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:

As a member of our Criminal Defence team, you will:

• 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:

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Is ideally a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly qualified with experi...