Criminal Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Longridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd seeks a Criminal Solicitor for a permanent, full-time, hybrid role in Lancashire. You will manage a private and publicly funded caseload, providing tailored legal advice and representation from police stations through to court appearances.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ PQE in Criminal Law and holds Duty Solicitor accreditation or a clear plan to obtain it. You’ll work with a supportive team, enjoy genuine progression, and benefit from a flexible, client-focused

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in Criminal Law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Strong advocacy skills and confidence in hearings.
• Excellent technical knowledge and client care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded approach to practice development.

Responsibilities

• Attend Police Stations and Magistrates' Courts.
• Handle court appearances and conduct your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Participate in the out-of-hours Police Station rota.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Undertake networking and business development to generate work.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Autonomy

Communication

Job description

A Criminal Solicitor is sought for a permanent, full-time position in Lancashire, offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum. This hybrid remote role requires a qualified solicitor with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and a current Duty Solicitor accreditation. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of privately funded and legally aided matters, providing expert advice and representation. Key responsibilities include attending police stations, handling court appearances, and delivering exceptional client care.

The firm offers genuine career progression and a supportive environment that values professional autonomy. This position provides an excellent chance for an experienced practitioner to advance their career within a reputable Lancashire firm.

Criminal Solicitor (Duty), 3+ PQE, Lancashire - Take the Next Step in Your Criminal Law Career with a Firm That Puts Its People First Salary up to £50,000 (DOE) | Hybrid Working | Excellent Benefits | Genuine Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Duty Solicitor to join a progressive and highly regarded law firm in Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a firm renowned for delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad range of privately funded and legally aided services. Joining a supportive and forward-thinking team, you'll benefit from genuine flexibility, high-quality work and the opportunity to develop your career within a firm that values autonomy, collaboration and exceptional client care.

The Role You will manage your own criminal defence caseload, representing clients from the earliest stages of proceedings through to court appearances while delivering practical, professional and client-focused legal advice.

• Managing a varied caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Representing clients at Police Stations and Magistrates' Courts.
• Participating in the out-of-hours Police Station rota.
• Conducting your own advocacy wherever appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Undertaking networking and business development activities to generate new work and strengthen your local profile.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider criminal team to deliver the highest standards of client care.

The Candidate Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in Criminal Law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation, or a genuine willingness to obtain accreditation if not already qualified.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently and work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong advocacy skills and confidence conducting your own hearings.
• Excellent technical knowledge and procedural expertise.
• A commitment to exceptional client care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, flexible and commercially minded approach to practice development.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious team where collaboration is encouraged, achievements are recognised and micromanagement is replaced by trust and autonomy. The firm offers true flexibility, allowing you to work in a way that best meets the needs of both clients and the business. Alongside high-quality criminal defence work, you'll enjoy the security of joining a multidisciplinary practice with an excellent reputation across both privately funded and legally aided legal services. In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working, genuine opportunities for career progression and a positive working environment where you'll be supported to develop both professionally and personally.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.