Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of an established legal practice in East London is looking to recruit a newly qualified solicitor to join its Criminal Law department. The role involves representing clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts throughout London, particularly in the East and South areas. Job Title: Newly Qualified Criminal Solicitor Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: East London Key Responsibilities Advising and attending clients in police custody and magistrates’ court hearings Preparing criminal cases for both magistrates’ and crown court trials Managing a busy and varied caseload under supervision Participating in out-of-hours duty rota work Ensuring professional and sensitive support for vulnerable clients Skills and Experience A qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate between 0-1 years’ PQE Experience as a trainee or paralegal within a criminal department would be essential for this position Case preparation experience in both magistrates’ and crown courts Police Station Representative Accreditation Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to me on 01772 208969 or email across an updated CV for review. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.