Criminal Litigation Solicitor

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

Job summary

A Local Authority in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. The role offers hybrid working with responsibilities including drafting legal documents and handling various litigation cases. Essential qualifications include being a qualified solicitor with expertise in Criminal Litigation. This position provides a supportive environment and weekly pay based on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Strong experience in handling a broad Criminal litigation caseload.
• Public sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, statements, orders and legal documentation.
• Handle caseloads in Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Education law, Employment Law and Licensing.
• Attend meetings of the Council’s Boards and Panels.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Criminal Litigation knowledge

Experience handling litigation caseloads

Job description

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

Criminal litigation Lawyer

Location: Rotherham – hybrid

Umbrella Rate: £50 to £55ph

PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 to £48.44ph

Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, statements, orders and legal documentation.
• Able to handle caseloads involving a range of litigation work, including Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Education law, Employment Law and Licensing.
• To attend meetings of the Council’s Boards and Panels, in particular Sub‑Committees in relation to Licensing matters and Complaints panels.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate with strong knowledge in Criminal Litigation Law.
• Strong experience in handling a broad Criminal litigation caseload.
• Public sector experience is 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 on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Info

Job Title: Criminal Litigation Solicitor

Company: Service Care Solutions

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Posted: Dec 2nd 2025

Closes: Jan 2nd 2026

Sector: Legal

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time