A unique opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Criminal Defence Duty Solicitor to join the team of a well-established award-winning law firm.
The Firm
A?client-driven legal practice created to?represent and serve individuals with integrity, professionalism and excellence. Now a leading law firm with national recognition. They have?got to?where they?are due to?the personal attention they?have given to?each of their clients, by?leaving no stone unturned. The core belief of the firm, beingto deliver high-quality legal services and access to?justice that isn’t complicated or a?financial luxury, they are proud to provide criminal defence for all.
The Criminal Law team?is one of the firm’s key departments. It is one of the longest standing areas for the practice and covers the full range of Criminal Law matters across a mix of private and publicly funded cases at both magistrates and crown courts.
The Role
The Criminal Law team is now looking to recruit a Police Station or Duty Accredited Solicitor. This will be a key appointment for the firm and the successful individual will play a pivotal role in the future of the department
The ideal candidate will likely exhibit all or most of the following criteria:
* Police Station and/or Duty Accredited

* Newly Qualified or Minimum of 1yrs PQE experience within Criminal Law

In terms of support, the successful candidate will have access to support, which consists of legal clerks, legal assistants and trainees within the team.
Remuneration will be competitive and will depend on the individual’s circumstance.
For the right individual this is a first-class opportunity to join a firm and a department with an excellent external reputation, a cohesive and supportive internal structure and a track record of financial profitability. In addition, there is the opportunity to shape and develop the practice and to expand its scope into new areas of work.