Criminal Advocate

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Birthday off

Bonus program

Health care

Admin support

Training & development

Mentor supervision

Salary reviews

Additional perks

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Criminal Advocate to join its busy Crown Court team on a fully remote basis, focusing on Crown Court advocacy. Applications are welcome from Barristers and qualified Solicitors with Higher Rights of Audience and relevant criminal advocacy experience.

The Firm has a strong reputation and a national footprint, offering 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, health care, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Barrister or Solicitor with rights of audience to represent in criminal proceedings.
• Experience in criminal advocacy through pupillage or legal practice.
• Higher Rights of Audience for Solicitors or eligibility for Crown Court advocacy.
• Excellent communication and case analysis skills to assess evidence and present persuasive arguments.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal proceedings across Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
• Conduct hearings and trials, with opportunities to develop Crown Court advocacy.
• Advise clients with clear, practical legal guidance.
• Review evidence, prepare cases and draft submissions and other docs.
• Collaborate with solicitors and Crime team to ensure high-quality representation.
• Manage a varied caseload and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Criminal advocacy

Higher Rights of Audience

Courtroom experience

Communication skills

Case analysis

Client care

Access to justice

Education

Barrister or Solicitor qualification

Job description

A top Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm is seeking a Criminal Advocate to join its busy Crown Court team on a fully remote basis, focusing on Crown Court advocacy. Benefits include 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year, a birthday day off, healthcare and other perks.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your criminal defence career with an established firm committed to access to justice. Applications are welcome from Barristers and qualified Solicitors with Higher Rights of Audience and relevant criminal advocacy experience.

The Firm:

With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings and recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023, 2024 and 2025. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff and offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. It builds partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times, with an ethos of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities for this Criminal Advocate role:

• Represent clients in criminal proceedings across the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
• Conduct advocacy at hearings and trials, with opportunities to undertake and develop Crown Court advocacy.
• Advise clients on their cases, providing clear and practical legal advice.
• Review evidence, prepare cases for hearings and trials, and draft legal submissions, applications and other relevant documentation.
• Work closely with solicitors and the wider Crime team to ensure clients receive high-quality representation.
• Manage a varied caseload efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and cases progress effectively.
• Deliver excellent client care while complying with professional, regulatory and Legal Aid Agency requirements.

Requirement for this Criminal Advocate vacancy:

• A qualified Barrister or Solicitor with the relevant rights of audience to represent clients in criminal proceedings.
• A background in criminal advocacy, with experience gained through pupillage or legal practice.
• Solicitor applicants must hold Higher Rights of Audience or meet the eligibility requirements to undertake Crown Court advocacy.
• Excellent communication and case analysis skills, with the ability to assess evidence, identify legal issues and present persuasive arguments.
• The confidence to represent clients in court, manage a demanding caseload and meet competing deadlines.
• The ability to use initiative, exercise sound legal judgement and collaborate effectively with solicitors and colleagues.
• A strong commitment to criminal defence, client care and ensuring access to justice.

Benefits for the Criminal Advocate role:

• Salary up to £55,000pa
• Remote working
• Your birthday off
• Profit sharing through bonuses
• Health Care
• Admin support.
• Training and development.
• Supportive supervision from mentors.
• Appraisals and salary reviews.
• Additional perks and benefits.

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