Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor with over 2 years PQE to manage a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate will have experience in criminal law, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive salary above £50,000, along with a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in criminal law.
• Practical knowledge of the criminal law transaction process.
• Higher rights to attend Crown Court hearings (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of Police Station and Magistrates’ Court matters.
• Participating in duty rotas for Magistrates’ Court and Police Stations.
• Supporting colleagues and liaising with clients.
• Undertaking criminal litigation work for private and commercial clients.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced criminal law environment

Outstanding communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £50,000+ (DOE) – This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload while working closely with a supportive team and building strong client relationships. JOB REF:2000

THE ROLE

• You will be responsible for managing a full caseload of Police Station and Magistrates’ Court matters.
• Participating in duty rotas for both Magistrates’ Court and Police Stations.
• Supporting colleagues within the department and liaising with both existing and new clients.
• Undertaking a variety of criminal litigation work on behalf of private and commercial clients.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from qualified solicitors or legal executives with experience in a fast-paced criminal law environment.
• Practical knowledge of the criminal law transaction process from inception to completion.
• Higher rights to attend Crown Court hearings are desirable but not essential.
• It is essential that you have outstanding communication skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated team player with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

ON OFFER

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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