Criminal Solicitor, Newcastle

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the North East is seeking an ambitious Criminal Solicitor to join a reputable Criminal Defence team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE and a strong background in handling various criminal cases. This role involves opportunities for Crown Court advocacy within a highly regarded firm. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE handling criminal cases.
• Experience with a wide-ranging caseload in criminal law.
• Ideally Duty Solicitor and Police Station Accredited.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-ranging and varied caseload.
• Undertake Crown Court advocacy as needed.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Excellent communication

Crown Court advocacy

Duty Solicitor accreditation

Education

3 years' PQE in criminal law

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding Criminal Defence team, one of the leading teams in the region, ranked in the Legal 500.

The role involves handling a wide-ranging and varied caseload with opportunities in all areas of crime including fraud, sexual and violence cases, drugs, and money laundering. There is also opportunity to undertake Crown Court advocacy.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum 3 years’ PQE with experience dealing with all aspects of criminal work, be an excellent communicator and ideally be Duty Solicitor and Police Station Accredited although this is not essential. Higher Rights of Audience would also be highly desirable but not essential.

This is fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Solicitor to join a firm with an excellent reputation. Apply now for immediate consideration.