Criminal Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to join its Crime and Motoring team in Southend-on-Sea. You will manage your own criminal caseload under supervision, representing clients at the Magistrates' Court and preparing Crown Court files.

Based at the Westcliff office with Essex-wide travel, you will liaise with clients and counsel, draft legal documents and develop advocacy skills within a supportive, growing practice.

Qualifications

• Solicitor qualification and police station accreditation.
• Experience managing your own criminal caseload under supervision.
• Ability to attend police stations and represent clients in Magistrates' Court and Crown Court.
• Full driving licence and Essex home base required.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own criminal caseload under supervision.
• Attend police stations and represent clients in the Magistrates' Court.
• Prepare and manage Crown Court files.
• Draft legal documents and liaise with clients and counsel.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Court appearances

Police station accreditation

Driving licence

Team player

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Criminal Solicitor - Southend-on-Sea

A regional law firm recognised by both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for its criminal defence work is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to join its established Crime and Motoring team in Southend.

This full-time opportunity offers varied criminal work, experienced colleagues and scope to develop your career within a growing independent practice.

What's in it for you?

• Join a criminal defence team ranked by both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners
• Competitive salary, with the opportunity to earn 50% of the fee for out-of-hours work
• Generous holiday package
• Experienced colleagues, in-house advocacy and paralegal support
• Continued training, supervision and opportunities to progress

The Role

You will manage your own criminal caseload under supervision, attending police stations and representing clients in the Magistrates' Court. You will also prepare and manage Crown Court files, take statements, draft legal documents and liaise with clients and counsel.

You will primarily be based at the firm's Westcliff office, travelling across Essex to attend courts and police stations.

You will have:

• Solicitor qualification and police station accreditation
• Experience managing your own criminal caseload under supervision
• Experience attending police stations, representing clients in the Magistrates' Court and handling Crown Court files
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
• A full, clean driving licence and a home base in Essex

Duty Solicitor accreditation is preferred but is not essential.

The Firm

This independent regional practice has an established presence across Essex and London, combining a friendly working environment with experienced specialist lawyers and support teams.

Its criminal defence department handles both legally aided and privately funded matters, ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. Recognition from The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners reflects the strength of the practice, while feedback published by The Legal 500 praises its thorough case preparation and development of junior lawyers.

You will join a team with substantial experience to draw on, continued training and supervision and opportunities to strengthen your advocacy skills and progress within the firm.

Location:

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Department:

Crime and Motoring

Hours:

Full-time