We are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable, and dedicated Criminal Defence Solicitor. Essential Requirements: - * Hold a current Practicing Certificate * Minimum of 2 years continued experience within criminal defence work * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * Exceptional client management. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Excellent time management skills. Duty Solicitor Panel membership would be an advantage. Responsibilities: - * Represent clients at the Police Station * Represent clients at the Magistrates Courts, to include Trials * Act as Litigator in Crown Court cases. * Represent clients for varied offences, ranging from road traffic offences to serious sexual, drug and fraud cases. * Maintain Professional Development Benefits * 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * An additional days' annual leave the working day before Christmas. * Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (subject to diary commitments) * Competitive Salary depending on experience. * Company pension scheme. * Professional membership payments. * Ongoing Professional development. * Additional leave for long service Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with additional out of hours police station call outs, when necessary, which are remunerated on a 50% split fee basis. Saturday/Bank Holiday court representation will be an occasional r...