Criminal Solicitor — Defending Clients Nationwide

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

Job summary

Recruit Select Limited is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to defend clients in a wide range of criminal cases across the UK. The role involves representing clients in hearings, trials, and negotiations, with responsibility for case assessments and advising on legal options.

Applicants should have proven criminal litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases under pressure while meeting deadlines.

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, 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.
• 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

Skills

Criminal litigation

Client representation

Under pressure

Job description

Recruit Select Limited is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to defend clients in a wide range of criminal cases across the UK. The role involves representing clients in hearings, trials, and negotiations, with responsibility for case assessments and advising on legal options.

Applicants should have proven criminal litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases under pressure while meeting deadlines.