Advocacy jobs in France

A well-established North East law firm is looking for an experienced Criminal Law Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Law Solicitor in the North East to handle a varied and interesting caseload across all areas of criminal law, from police stations to Magistrates’ and Crown Court hearings, within a supportive, professional environment.

Manage your own criminal law caseload with high levels of autonomy.

• Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Courts, and Crown Court
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team culture in the North East
• Develop your career with genuine progression opportunities
• Hybrid working available to balance office and remote working

• Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters
• Manage your own files, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, and high-quality advice
• Support senior solicitors on complex criminal law cases
• Attend hearings and client meetings in person across the North East
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

• Proven experience handling criminal law matters
• Duty Solicitor Accreditation highly desirable
• Police Station Accreditation and/or Higher Rights of Audience advantageous
• Strong advocacy, communication, and client care skills
• Confidence managing a varied criminal law caseload independently

• Competitive salary DOE
• Hybrid working options for flexibility
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to work on varied, high-profile, and rewarding criminal law cases

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Criminal Law Solicitor in the North East to join a respected regional firm with a strong reputation in criminal law.

Apply today to be considered.