Criminal Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a talented Criminal Solicitor for their Dudley office. This role involves managing a diverse range of criminal defence cases and representing clients in police stations and courts. Ideal candidates will be accredited solicitors with advocacy experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 to £50,000, along with an opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in police station representation.
• Demonstrable experience in court work.
• Comfortable and competent in advocacy and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts.
• Undertake advocacy including bail applications and trials.
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota.

Skills

Police station representation

Advocacy

Criminal litigation

Education

Qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is working with a highly regarded law firm, based in Dudley, which is looking for a talented Criminal Solicitor to join their busy office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor who can immediately join the Duty Solicitor Rota and 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 01772208969, or email .

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