Criminal Solicitor — Flexible Hours + Duty Solicitor Training

Law Staff; Barking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training toward Duty Solicitor

Professional development

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a Criminal Solicitor for a respected criminal department in the UK. You will handle advisory work, police station appearances, and advocacy, with training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification.

The role offers high-quality criminal work, a focus on professional development, and the chance to work alongside experienced solicitor advocates in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with right to practice in England and Wales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious to develop advocacy and Duty Solicitor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of criminal law, from advisory work to proceedings in the Court of Appeal and all stages in between.
• Attending and advising clients at police stations
• Conducting advocacy and developing advocacy skills
• Providing quality advice to clients and demonstrating the highest standards of client care
• Organising your own workload and meeting deadlines
• Working flexibly as part of the criminal department

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Law Staff is seeking a Criminal Solicitor for a respected criminal department in the UK. You will handle advisory work, police station appearances, and advocacy, with training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification.

The role offers high-quality criminal work, a focus on professional development, and the chance to work alongside experienced solicitor advocates in a supportive environment.