Newly Qualified Crime Lawyer – Training & Progression

Law Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Structured training

Clear progression routes

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a Crime Lawyer to join a growing team in the UK. The role targets Newly Qualified Lawyers, Crime Duty Lawyers, and Police Station representatives, with structured training and clear progression routes.

You will handle a varied caseload under supervision or with some independence, represent clients at police stations, magistrates’ and Crown courts, and gain hands-on experience across specialist criminal areas while delivering excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Crime Lawyer or Crime Duty Lawyer (NQ–20 years PQE).
• Experience in criminal defence work.
• Duty accreditation, if possible.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload under supervision, or with some independence.
• Represent clients at police stations, magistrates’ and Crown courts.
• Gain hands-on experience across specialist criminal areas.
• Provide excellent client care and build long-term relationships.

Skills

Advocacy

Client care

Communication

Job description

Law Staff is seeking a Crime Lawyer to join a growing team in the UK. The role targets Newly Qualified Lawyers, Crime Duty Lawyers, and Police Station representatives, with structured training and clear progression routes.

You will handle a varied caseload under supervision or with some independence, represent clients at police stations, magistrates’ and Crown courts, and gain hands-on experience across specialist criminal areas while delivering excellent client care.