Criminal Solicitor

High Street law firm is currently looking to a hire a Duty Criminal Solicitor with a minimum of 3+ years PQE into their West Midlands office. Salary to c£35,000 (inc overtime/bonus.)

JOB TITLE: Criminal Solicitor – Duty qualified
PQE REQUIRED: At least 3 years
LOCATION: West Midlands

THE ROLE:
The Criminal Solicitor will join a high street firm, taking on a broad range of criminal matters attending Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts, as part of the Court and Police Station Duty Rota Scheme. You will be tasked with handling a complex and sensitive caseload, ranging from bail applications, serious fraud and White Collar crime to Murder, Drug and theft cases. The role offers high levels of senior associate and partner contact, providing a fully supportive environment in which you are able to excel.

THE CANDIDATE:
The successful Criminal Solicitor will have a proven track record in a wide range of criminal matters and be confident attending police stations and representing clients at Court. It is essential that you have achieved Duty Status and are prepared to be listed on the Duty rota. You will be experienced in criminal defence matters, and be looking to excel with a well-established law firm. You will be passionate about this sector and motivated to provide practical and high quality client service to all legal aid and private clients.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.