Criminal Solicitor — Defend, Advise & Negotiate

Recruit Select Limited; Newsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Select Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to defend clients across a range of cases, from minor offences to serious allegations, with offices across Buckinghamshire, Midlands, Hertfordshire, and other regions.

You will represent clients in hearings, trials, and negotiations, review evidence and witness statements, advise on rights and outcomes, and collaborate with experts and support staff to build solid defense strategies while maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven experience in criminal litigation and client representation.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex legal concepts clearly and confidently.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple cases efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal proceedings, hearings, trials and negotiations.
• Conduct thorough case assessments by reviewing evidence, police reports and witness statements.
• Advise clients on their rights, options and potential outcomes with clarity and transparency.
• Negotiate plea agreements and sentencing terms with prosecutors to secure favorable results for clients.
• Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, motions and appeals with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborate with experts, investigators and support staff to build strong defense strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive case files and ensure compliance with all legal procedures and deadlines.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Client representation

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Job description

Recruit Select Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to defend clients across a range of cases, from minor offences to serious allegations, with offices across Buckinghamshire, Midlands, Hertfordshire, and other regions.

You will represent clients in hearings, trials, and negotiations, review evidence and witness statements, advise on rights and outcomes, and collaborate with experts and support staff to build solid defense strategies while maintaining