Solicitor - Crime

Smith Partnership; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the Midlands is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to join their Crime team in Leicester. This role requires at least 1 year PQE in criminal law, managing your own caseload and attending clients at Police Stations and Magistrates' Courts. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Career progression and professional development

Ongoing training and development programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of PQE in criminal law.
• Police Station Accreditation required.
• Ability to travel to various Court centres and Police Stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and attend clients at Police Stations.
• Handle cases before the Magistrates Court and Youth Court.
• Participate in the Police Station out of hours rota.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent experience

Job description

Office

Leicester Charnwood Court

Hours

Full Time - 9AM to 5PM (Monday to Friday) however part time will be considered.

Smith Partnership is a leading law firm in the Midlands. A forward‑thinking and progressive firm employing around 200 staff across 5 offices.

We are a progressive and growing law firm based in the heart of the Midlands, renowned for our comprehensive legal services and exceptional client care.

Role overview

An opportunity has arisen at our Leicester office for a Criminal Solicitor or Criminal Defence Advocate with Duty Solicitor Status to join our Crime team. The successful candidate will be joining a long‑established department with a highly respected team of Criminal Defence Solicitors. The ideal candidate would be a Duty Solicitor with at least 1+ year’s PQE in criminal law dealing with a wide range of cases before the Magistrates Court and Youth Court. Some experience of Crown Court work would be welcomed. The role involves managing your own caseload and attending clients at Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts in and around the Leicestershire area.

Key requirements

• A degree in Law or a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of PQE.
• Police Station Accreditation.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on the Police Station out of hours rota.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel to different Court centres and Police Stations across Leicester.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits & perks

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• A chance to work with a diverse and prestigious client base.

Next Steps

If you are a driven and dedicated individual looking to advance your career within a progressive and growing law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to [e-mail] by 5th December. Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. For further details please contact the HR team on 01332 225225.