Criminal Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join an in-house legal team in Rotherham. This hybrid position offers the chance to work on diverse litigation cases including Criminal, Civil, and Employment law. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong experience in criminal cases. This role provides flexible hours and competitive pay. Reach out for more details.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant knowledge in Criminal Litigation Law.
• Experience with various aspects of Criminal litigation.
• Public sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, statements, orders, and legal documentation.
• Manage a caseload across various litigation sectors.
• Attend relevant Council meetings and panels.

Skills

Knowledge in Criminal Litigation Law

Strong experience in handling a broad Criminal litigation caseload

Public sector experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a professional Local Authority, based in South Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to their dynamic in‑house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who thrives in a varied public‑sector role and is seeking meaningful work within a supportive environment.

Role

• Position: Criminal Litigation Lawyer
• Location: Rotherham – hybrid
• Umbrella Rate: £50 – £55 per hour
• PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 – £48.44 per hour
• Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, statements, orders and legal documentation.
• Handle caseloads involving a range of litigation work, including Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Education law, Employment Law and Licensing.
• Attend meetings of the Council's Boards and Panels, particularly Sub‑Committees related to Licensing matters and Complaints panels.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate and strong knowledge in Criminal Litigation Law.
• Strong experience in handling a broad Criminal litigation caseload.
• Public sector experience desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Criminal Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Aanisah Khan at (phone number removed) or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.