Criminal Solicitor - Defend, Litigate & Advise

Recruit Select Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Select Limited is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to defend clients across a nationwide UK footprint. The role involves handling private and funded cases, from minor offences to serious allegations, with opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.

You will represent clients in proceedings, review evidence, advise on options, and negotiate outcomes while preparing documents and coordinating with experts and staff. Strong communication and resilience are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and negotiations.
• Conduct thorough case assessments by reviewing evidence, police reports, and witness statements.
• Advise clients on their legal 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

Case assessments

Plea negotiations

Legal documentation

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Job description

Recruit Select Limited is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to defend clients across a nationwide UK footprint. The role involves handling private and funded cases, from minor offences to serious allegations, with opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.

You will represent clients in proceedings, review evidence, advise on options, and negotiate outcomes while preparing documents and coordinating with experts and staff. Strong communication and resilience are essential.