Criminal Solicitor

Elite Touch Group; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Southampton is seeking a highly motivated Criminal Solicitor to join their team. The role involves advising clients in criminal matters and managing a diverse caseload. Candidates should have a strong background in criminal law, preferably with duty accreditation, and excellent communication skills. Both full and part-time positions are available, with salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Travel to client meetings and court appearances will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in criminal law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation preferred but not essential.
• Valid Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in criminal matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload and conduct thorough legal research.
• Draft legal documents including witness statements and pleadings.
• Prepare cases by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Excellent communication skills

Advocacy skills

Job description

Criminal Solicitor

Southampton

The team at Elite Touch Group are excited to be working with a well-established client who are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Criminal Solicitor to join their well established team based in and around Southampton.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal law, ideally be duty accredited and possess excellent communication and advocacy skills.

As a Criminal Solicitor, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Advising and representing clients in criminal matters, including providing legal representation at police stations and court proceedings.
• Managing a diverse caseload, including conducting thorough research and analysis of case facts, legal issues, and relevant legislation.
• Drafting legal documents, including correspondence, proofs, witness statements, and pleadings.
• Conducting case preparation, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals within the criminal justice system.
• Representing clients in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, as well as other tribunals and appellate courts, as required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm requirements, including maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality protocols.
• Joining the local duty Solicitor scheme and/or participating in the Firm’s out-of-hours rota and providing on-call support to clients as needed.
• Continuously updating legal knowledge and skills through professional development and training.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years PQE in criminal law
• Duty Solicitor accreditation (preferred but not essential)
• A valid Driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel to client meetings and court appearances will be required.

Full and part time positions available. Salary will be dependent upon qualification and experience.