Criminal Solicitor

G2legal; Coalville; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

G2legal is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor for our Warrington team. The role involves representing clients at police stations, managing a varied criminal defence caseload and performing advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court. Applicants should be qualified Solicitors with at least one year’s PQE in criminal law and hold a Police Station Representative qualification.

Strong advocacy and case management skills are essential. Criminal Litigation Accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors with at least 1 year PQE in criminal law.
• Police Station Representative qualification is required.
• Strong advocacy, communication and case management skills essential.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Criminal Litigation Accreditation would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations.
• Manage a varied criminal defence caseload.
• Undertake advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.

Skills

Criminal law

Advocacy

Case management

Independent working

Education

Police Station Representative qualification

Criminal Litigation Accreditation (advantageous)

Job description

Criminal Solicitor – Warrington

A new opportunity has arisen for a Criminal/Duty Solicitor to join a renowned Criminal Defence team in Warrington, with a strong commitment to access to justice. The role will involve representing clients at police stations, managing a varied criminal defence caseload and undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.

Applicants should be qualified Solicitors with at least one year's PQE in criminal law and hold a Police Station Representative qualification. Strong advocacy, communication and case management skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and remain calm under pressure. Criminal Litigation Accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Criminal Solicitor with a genuine passion for criminal defence work to develop their career within an established and highly committed team. The firm offers an excellent package in recognition of the demands and responsibilities of the role, along with the opportunity to become a valued member of its Warrington team.

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