Duty Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is recruiting for a Duty Criminal Solicitor in the Black Country for a respected regional firm. You will manage a varied criminal defence caseload from instruction to conclusion with police station representation and court advocacy.

The role emphasizes strong advocacy, client-care and the ability to work within a supportive regional team. Higher Rights of Audience would be advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Criminal Solicitor with solid experience in criminal defence.
• Strong advocacy skills and ability to represent clients at police stations and in court.
• Excellent client-care and communication abilities; able to manage a busy caseload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Police station representation and Magistrates’ Court advocacy.
• Crown Court matters; prepare cases and advise clients on plea strategy; conduct conferences with clients.

Skills

Advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Duty Criminal Solicitor | Black Country | Regional Law Firm | Excellent Career Opportunity

Are you an experienced Criminal Solicitor looking for your next opportunity with a well-established regional law firm?

We are working with a respected law firm in the Black Country that is looking to appoint a Duty Criminal Solicitor to join its established Criminal Defence team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about criminal defence, enjoys advocacy and wants to be part of a supportive and well-established regional practice.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, representing clients from initial instruction through to conclusion.

The role will include:

• Police station representation
• Magistrates’ Court advocacy
• Crown Court matters
• Preparing cases and advising clients on plea and strategy
• Conducting conferences with clients
• Reviewing evidence and preparing cases for trial
• Representing clients at hearings
• Providing clear, practical and robust legal advice
• Working as part of the wider Criminal Defence team

About You

We are looking for a qualified Criminal Solicitor with solid experience in criminal defence.

Ideally, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with experience in Criminal Defence
• Hold, or be working towards, Duty Solicitor accreditation
• Have strong advocacy skills
• Be confident representing clients at the police station and in court
• Have excellent client-care and communication skills
• Be able to manage a busy caseload and work effectively under pressure
• Be commercially aware and committed to providing a high level of client service
• Be a team player who wants to build a long-term career within a regional firm

Higher Rights of Audience would be advantageous but are not essential.

The Firm

You will be joining an established regional law firm with a strong presence across the Black Country and a reputation for providing high-quality legal services to its clients.

The firm offers a supportive working environment, genuine career development opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced criminal practitioners.