Solicitor - Criminal Defence - Clifton - 3+ Years' PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible remuneration package

Supportive leadership

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join its Clifton team. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to work closely with the Head of Department and handle a varied caseload in regulatory and criminal defence.

You will represent clients at all stages, manage files, attend Crown Court with Counsel, deliver excellent client care and help grow the practice. The firm provides high-quality work, progression opportunities and a competitive, flexible

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in criminal defence.
• Eligibility for immediate duty solicitor deployment.
• Ideally an existing following or established client relationships.
• Strong advocacy skills and excellent client care.
• Ability to manage a busy, varied caseload with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients throughout all stages of their case.
• Managing your own files, providing both litigation and advocacy expertise.
• Attending Crown Court with Counsel.
• Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining strong relationships.
• Continuing to develop and grow your own caseload.
• Contributing to the expansion of the regulatory and criminal defence practice.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client care

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor - Criminal Defence - Clifton - 3+ Years' PQE

Location: Clifton

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

A well established and supportive regional law firm is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join its busy and respected team in Clifton. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Department, handling a varied caseload of regulatory and criminal defence matters while benefiting from strong team support, high quality work and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

You will work closely with the Head of Department and take responsibility for your own caseload. Duties include:

• Representing clients throughout all stages of their case
• Managing your own files, providing both litigation and advocacy expertise
• Attending Crown Court with Counsel
• Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining strong relationships
• Continuing to develop and grow your own caseload
• Contributing to the expansion of the regulatory and criminal defence practice

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• 3+ years' PQE in criminal defence
• Eligibility for immediate duty solicitor deployment
• Ideally, an existing following or established client relationships
• Strong advocacy skills and excellent client care
• The ability to manage a busy, varied caseload with confidence
• A proactive, committed and professional approach

Benefits

The firm offers a positive and well structured working environment, high quality work, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression. You will benefit from a competitive and flexible remuneration package, supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.