Criminal Solicitor

Puro Associates; City Of London; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career progression

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Annual leave (21–30 days)

Private medical healthcare

Bonuses

Résumé du poste

Puro Associates in London seeks an experienced Criminal Solicitor to manage complex criminal defence matters. The role includes advising clients, handling cases from police stations through to trial, and coordinating with barristers for Crown Court hearings.

The candidate should be proactive, with strong communication and client-care skills, and willing to work beyond standard hours when needed. The position offers hybrid working after the training period, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Proactive and experienced Solicitor with criminal defence expertise.
• Ability to manage complex criminal caseloads from police station to trial.
• Excellent communication and client care in high-pressure environments.

Responsabilités

• Meet and interview clients, advise on criminal law, and take instructions.
• Manage a caseload from police station to trial.
• Draft applications, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Prepare client proofs of evidence and respond to prosecution statements.
• Represent clients in court and instruct barristers for Crown Court hearings.
• Attend police stations to advise clients when required.
• Travel locally and across the wider area to represent clients.
• Supervise trainees, paralegals, and legal secretaries where appropriate.

Connaissances

Criminal defence

Client interviewing

Court appearances

Case management

Drafting documents

Witness statements

Legal research

Outils

Police Station Accreditation

Description du poste

Criminal Solicitor Vacancy

London

An established legal practice is looking for a proactive and experienced Solicitor with experience managing complex criminal cases.

Police Station Accreditation is desirable, and the successful candidate must be willing to attend police stations outside normal working hours on occasion. Duty Solicitor qualification is also desirable, although candidates willing to work towards this within the first 12 months will be considered.

The role is based in London, with hybrid working available following successful completion of the training period.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Meeting and interviewing clients, advising on criminal law and taking instructions.
• Managing a caseload of criminal defence matters, from the police station through to trial.
• Drafting applications, legal documents and correspondence.
• Preparing client proofs of evidence and responses to prosecution witness statements.
• Representing clients in court.
• Instructing barristers or specialist advocates for Crown Court hearings.
• Attending police stations to advise clients where required.
• Travelling locally and across the wider area to represent clients.
• Supervising and delegating work to trainees, paralegals and legal secretaries where appropriate.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the criminal defence department and wider firm.

Person Specification

• Duty Solicitor qualification, or willingness to undertake the relevant Magistrates' Court qualification within the first 12 months.
• Police Station Accreditation desirable.
• Commercially minded, proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client care skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload in a high-pressure environment.
• Commitment to criminal defence work.
• Confidence in developing professional relationships with court staff, counsel and the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Flexible, resilient and able to manage changing priorities.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and support colleagues across departments.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working options, including compressed working patterns.
• Hybrid working.
• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service to up to 30 days.
• Option to buy additional annual leave.
• Private medical healthcare, with optional optical and dental cover.
• Discretionary and performance-related bonuses.