Criminal Solicitor Supervisor

RecruitedUK; Wormley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Police Station Accredited Criminal Solicitor Supervisor. This senior role requires strong leadership and organisational skills to oversee a growing criminal law team. The successful candidate will supervise fee earners, ensure compliance with quality standards, and manage complex cases from initiation to completion. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary legal qualifications, with a proven track record in criminal defense. A competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Police Station Accreditation (mandatory).
• Proven experience supervising fee earners within a criminal defence team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fee earners ensuring quality and compliance standards.
• Manage complex cases from start to finish.
• Lead and support the criminal law team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of LAA compliance

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Police Station Accredited Criminal Solicitor Supervisor to lead and support our growing criminal law team. You will be responsible for supervising fee earners, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met, and managing complex cases from start to finish.

This is a senior position suited to a proactive and organised professional who thrives on balancing hands‑on casework with team leadership responsibilities.

• Salary : £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours : Monday to Friday, 9 : 00am – 5 : 30pm (with on‑call duties; time off in lieu)

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Police Station Accreditation (mandatory)
• Proven experience supervising fee earners within a criminal defence team
• Strong working knowledge of LAA compliance, billing, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision
• Local area knowledge of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire criminal courts

Desirable Requirements

• Duty Solicitor status.
• Experience contributing to SQM or Lexcel audits.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications Required

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent.
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE qualification.
• Police Station Accreditation certification.
• S...