Criminal Lawyer – Waldrons Solicitors
Hours: Full‑time, including out‑of‑hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation (Part‑time applicants are also considered). 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 who can hit the ground running, 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.
About The Role
* 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
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly qualified with experience in this sector and keen to gain accreditation
* Experience (or eagerness to gain experience) in police station representation and court advocacy
* Strong litigation skills and confident advocating in court
* Can work both independently and collaboratively within a team
* Passionate about 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 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 Include
* Competitive salary and bonus schemes
* 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + your birthday off + Christmas closedown
* Long service leave
* Pension and company sick pay
* Hybrid working and flexible hours
* Employee Cash plan and Refer‑a‑Colleague and client bonuses
* Two paid volunteering days per yearDress 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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