Criminal Solicitor: Defense & Trials

Recruit Select Limited; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Select Limited seeks an experienced Criminal Solicitor for a successful practice with offices across the UK. The role is available in Buckinghamshire, Midlands, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Telford, Middlesex and Worcester.

You will defend clients facing criminal charges, handling private and funded work, from minor offences to serious allegations, and collaborate with experts to build strong defense strategies while maintaining meticulous

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.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Client representation

Communication

Work under pressure

Job description

Recruit Select Limited seeks an experienced Criminal Solicitor for a successful practice with offices across the UK. The role is available in Buckinghamshire, Midlands, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Telford, Middlesex and Worcester.

You will defend clients facing criminal charges, handling private and funded work, from minor offences to serious allegations, and collaborate with experts to build strong defense strategies while maintaining meticulous