Criminal Solicitor

RecruitedUK; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Police Station Accredited Criminal Solicitor to manage criminal defence cases from the police station to court. This role allows you to work with an experienced legal team in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. Essential qualifications include being a qualified solicitor, holding police station accreditation, and having relevant experience. A competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000 will be offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Police Station Accreditation (mandatory).
• Experience handling a range of criminal defence cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of criminal defence matters from police station to court.
• Represent clients during interviews under caution.
• Prepare cases and advocate in court when required.

Skills

Ability to work independently under pressure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to client service and professional ethics

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE qualification

Police Station Accreditation certification

Job description

We are seeking a Police Station Accredited Criminal Solicitor to handle a caseload of criminal defence matters from police station through to court proceedings. You will represent clients during interviews under caution, prepare cases, and advocate in court when required.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced legal team in a supportive environment that encourages professional development and autonomy.

• Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm (with on-call duties; time off in lieu)

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Police Station Accreditation (mandatory)
• Experience handling a range of criminal defence cases
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage own caseload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to client service and professional ethics
• Local area knowledge of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire criminal courts

Desirable Requirements

• Duty Solicitor status.
• Experience with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) billing and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Local area knowledge of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire regions.

Qualifications Required

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent.
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE qualification.
• Police Station Accreditation certification.

Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback, although this is not always possible.

If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.

If you feel you match the criteria above, please apply.