Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Middlesbrough is expanding its Criminal Department due to increased workload. They seek Solicitors, Higher Court Advocates, or experienced paralegals to manage caseloads and attend court. The firm values a supportive culture and offers competitive salaries.

Benefits

30 days' holiday including Bank Holidays

Secretarial support

Remuneration for police station attendance

Qualifications

• Strong criminal law experience required.
• Confident managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Attend police station call-outs and court as required.
• Handle a diverse range of criminal cases.

Skills

Criminal Law

Case Management

Education

Solicitor

Higher Court Advocate

Job description

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

I’m currently supporting a respected and growing specialist in Driving Offences, Criminal Defence, and Family Law who are looking to expand their Criminal Department due to a significant increase in workload.

The team welcomes applications from Solicitors and Higher Court Advocates, as well as senior paralegals or non-qualified fee earners with strong criminal law experience. Candidates should be confident managing their own caseload and attending police station call-outs or court when required.

Why join them?

• A supportive and close-knit team culture
• 30 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) as standard
• Secretarial support to help you focus on casework
• Police station and out-of-hours attendance remunerated on a split-fee basis
• Opportunity to handle a diverse range of cases, from driving offences to serious criminal matters

The firm prides itself on offering a straightforward, down-to-earth service to clients. If you share this approach and have a solid background in criminal defence work, they would love to hear from you.

Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience.