Criminal Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the Dudley area is seeking a talented Criminal Solicitor to join their team. The role involves handling diverse criminal defense cases, representing clients at police stations and courts, and participating in the Duty Solicitor Rota. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with Duty Solicitor accreditation and experience in advocacy and litigation. This position offers competitive salary and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation.
• Demonstrable experience in police station representation and court work.
• Confident and competent in advocacy and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of criminal defense matters.
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts.
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Police station representation

Advocacy

Criminal litigation

Education

Duty Solicitor accreditation

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working with a highly regarded law firm, based in the Dudley, which is looking to a talentedCriminal Solicitorto join their busy office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor who canimmediately join the Duty Solicitor Rotaand is confident handling police station representation, advocacy, and criminal litigation.

Role: Criminal / Duty Solicitor
Location: Dudley
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000

The Role

• Handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts.
• Undertake advocacy including bail applications, case management hearings & trials.
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota (including evenings/weekends).

Key Requirements

• Be a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation.
• Have demonstrable experience in police station representation and court work.
• Be confident and competent in advocacy and litigation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a well-regarded firm.

If this Criminal Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

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