Solicitor - Criminal Law - Warrington

HCB ACCOUNTANTS LLP; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Bonus holiday scheme

Ongoing professional development

Hybrid working after probation

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Monthly fun events

Job summary

HCB ACCOUNTANTS LLP in Warrington is looking for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their expanding Criminal Law team. This role offers a supportive environment for managing a varied caseload of criminal matters, including legal aid and privately funded clients.

Key responsibilities include court representation, advocacy, and compliance with regulatory standards. The position also includes a competitive salary, additional payments for out-of-hours work, and opportunities for professional development and hybrid working post-probation.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with experience in criminal law.
• Excellent communication and client care skills essential.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters.
• Conduct advocacy in Magistrates Court.
• Prepare clear, accurate documentation and provide legal advice.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Excellent communication

Client care skills

IT proficiency

Organisational skills

Team-focused approach

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Solicitor - Criminal Defence - Warrington

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor in order to expand our Criminal Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, handling a varied caseload.

You will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of criminal matters for a mix of legal aid and privately funded clients
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates Court
• Managing a caseload of Crown Court cases
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Liaising with other solicitors in the team, clients, courts and third parties
• Progressing cases efficiently
• Preparing clear, accurate documentation and providing legal advice
• Supporting and contributing to team objectives
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Essential skills:

• Solicitor with experience in criminal law
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• IT proficiency and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Desirable accreditations:

• Police station Accreditation
• Duty Status or willingness to work towards it

Company benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Additional payments for specific out of hours attendances
• Bonus holiday scheme (earn up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).
• Holiday purchase scheme – Purchase 3 extra days per year (Reviewed annually)
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)
• Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation period
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension – The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish
• Christmas week closure
• Monthly fun events with prizes

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.