Criminal Lawyer
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Location: Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Waldrons Solicitors is looking for a dedicated and skilled Criminal Lawyer to join our Dudley office. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor, or someone who is almost qualified, to join our Duty Solicitor Rota. If you're newly qualified or nearly qualified and have a passion for criminal law, we would be happy to offer training and mentorship to help you succeed in the role.
Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation.
Responsibilities
* Handle a diverse and challenging caseload of criminal defence matters.
* Represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts.
* Provide expert legal representation in court, including advocacy for bail applications, case management hearings, and trials.
* Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota, including out-of-hours and weekend work.
* Provide clients with high-quality legal advice and support throughout their cases.
Qualifications
* Ideally a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly qualified with experience in this sector and keen to gain this accreditation.
* Experience (or willingness to gain experience) in police station representation and court advocacy.
* Strong litigation skills and confidence advocating in court.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Passion for delivering excellent client care and support.
Why Join Us?
With a heritage dating back to 1867, Waldrons is a firm proud of its roots and excited for its future. We combine the values of a trusted long‑established law firm with a forward‑thinking approach to growth and innovation. We are passionate about investing in and developing our people and growing the next generation of legal talent.
Perks & Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
* 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + birthday off + Christmas closedown.
* Long service leave.
* Pension and company sick pay.
* Hybrid working and flexible hours.
* Employee Cash plan, Refer-a‑Colleague and client bonuses.
* Two paid volunteering days per year.
* Dress for Your Day policy.
* Discounted legal fees.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people are supported and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from all sections of the community.
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