SOLICITOR – CRIME & MOTORING

David Gray Solicitors LLP; Home (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Structured supervision and mentoring

Investment in professional development

Remote working where appropriate

Job summary

David Gray Solicitors LLP is seeking a committed criminal defence solicitor to join our Crime Department. You will handle a diverse caseload, providing representation at the police station and in court, within a firm dedicated to legal aid and access to justice.

This role offers a fast-paced, supportive environment with supervision, ongoing accreditation, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality public funding work while maintaining excellent client care and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in criminal law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to publicly funded work and access to justice.
• Ability to undertake police station advice work, including duty rota when accredited.
• Excellent communication, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational capabilities in a high‑pressure environment.
• Professional and supportive teamwork, able to work independently when required.
• Proactive attitude toward compliance and risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear, accurate and timely advice, assistance, and representation to clients across a broad spectrum of criminal matters.
• Managing a busy and fast‑moving caseload while maintaining excellent client care and meeting key deadlines.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, including those set by the Legal Aid Agency and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• Accurately recording time, progressing matters efficiently, and meeting agreed billing/performance targets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the department, offering support and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Keeping your legal knowledge up to date, participating in supervision, and maintaining relevant accreditations.

Skills

Criminal defence

Legal advocacy

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Client communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Solicitor – Crime & Motoring

Salary: Commensurate with experience (starting at £32,000 N.Q.)

Closing date: 30/09/2026

We are looking for a committed and capable criminal defence solicitor to join our Crime Department. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of high‑quality legal services within a firm dedicated to legal aid, access to justice, and the provision of professional and effective representation.

About The Role

The successful candidate will undertake a diverse caseload of criminal matters. The role includes providing representation at the police station and undertaking court work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor who wants to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment within a supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing clear, accurate and timely advice, assistance, and representation to clients across a broad spectrum of criminal matters.


• Managing a busy and fast‑moving caseload while maintaining excellent client care and meeting key deadlines.


• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, including those set by the Legal Aid Agency and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.


• Accurately recording time, progressing matters efficiently, and meeting agreed billing/performance targets.


• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the department, offering support and contributing to a positive team culture.


• Keeping your legal knowledge up to date, participating in supervision, and maintaining relevant accreditations.

Person Specification

• A qualified solicitor with experience in criminal law; Duty Solicitor accreditation is desirable but not essential.


• A demonstrable commitment to publicly funded work and to ensuring equitable access to justice for all clients.


• Ability and willingness to undertake police station advice work, including participation in the duty rota once accredited.


• Excellent communication, analytical and advocacy skills.


• Strong organisational capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a high‑pressure environment.


• A professional and supportive approach to teamwork, combined with the ability to work independently when required.


• A proactive attitude towards compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives through access to justice.


• A varied, engaging caseload where no two days are the same.

We Offer

• A values‑driven culture grounded in fairness, respect, and a genuine commitment to serving our community.


• A strong focus on wellbeing, recognising the demands of criminal practice and ensuring staff feel supported and able to thrive.


• Flexible working arrangements where possible, helping you balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.


• Clear pathways for progression, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, pursue accreditation, and develop areas of specialism.


• Structured supervision and mentoring, ensuring you are supported at every stage of your career.


• Investment in professional development, training and support for continued accreditation and panel membership.


• A collaborative and inclusive working environment, where colleagues at all levels work together with openness and mutual respect.


• Modern systems and technology, enabling efficient file management and effective remote working where appropriate.


• A reputation for excellence within the region, offering you the opportunity to develop your practice within a respected and well‑established firm.

A full list of our benefits can be found here Recruitment | David Gray Solicitors

JOB DESCRIPTION – Solicitor (Crime)

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Criminal Solicitor

Equality & Diversity David Gray Solicitors LLP is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its own policies, practices and procedures and in those areas in which it has influence. The firm aims to treat everyone equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of her/his disability, gender, marital status, race, racial group, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, religion or belief or sexual orientation (perceived and actual).