Senior Criminal Solicitor – Defense & Trials

Recruit Select Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Select Limited is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to defend clients across the UK, handling private and publicly funded cases. The role covers a diverse caseload from minor offences to serious allegations.

You will represent clients in hearings, trials, and negotiations, reviewing evidence, police reports, and witness statements while advising on rights, options, and outcomes with clarity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in criminal litigation and client representation.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and negotiations
• Conduct thorough case assessments by reviewing evidence, police reports, and witness statements
• Advise clients on their legal rights, options, and potential outcomes with clarity and transparency
• Negotiate plea agreements and sentencing terms with prosecutors to secure favorable results for clients
• Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, motions, and appeals with meticulous attention to detail
• Collaborate with experts, investigators, and support staff to build strong defense strategies
• Maintain comprehensive case files and ensure compliance with all legal procedures and deadlines

Skills

Criminal litigation

Client representation

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Job description

Recruit Select Limited is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to defend clients across the UK, handling private and publicly funded cases. The role covers a diverse caseload from minor offences to serious allegations.

You will represent clients in hearings, trials, and negotiations, reviewing evidence, police reports, and witness statements while advising on rights, options, and outcomes with clarity.