Job Description
A well-established North East law firm is looking for an experienced Criminal Law Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Law Solicitor in the North East to handle a varied and interesting caseload across all areas of criminal law, from police stations to Magistrates’ and Crown Court hearings, within a supportive, professional environment.
Why This Criminal Law Solicitor Role Stands Out Manage your own criminal law caseload with high levels of autonomy
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* Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Courts, and Crown Court
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* Work in a supportive, collaborative team culture in the North East
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* Develop your career with genuine progression opportunities
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* Hybrid working available to balance office and remote working
Key Responsibilities – Criminal Law Solicitor As a Criminal Law Solicitor, you will:
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* Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters
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* Manage your own files, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, and high-quality advice
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* Support senior solicitors on complex criminal law cases
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* Attend hearings and client meetings in person across the North East
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* Contribute to business development and client relationship management
About You – Criminal Law Solicitor We are seeking a qualified Criminal Law Solicitor, ideally with 3+ years PQE (all levels considered), who has:
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* Proven experience handling criminal law matters
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* Duty Solicitor Accreditation highly desirable
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* Police Station Accreditation and/or Higher Rights of Audience advantageous
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* Strong advocacy, communication, and client care skills
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* Confidence managing a varied criminal law caseload independently
Benefits – Criminal Law Solicitor
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* Competitive salary DOE
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* Hybrid working options for flexibility
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* Supportive and collaborative team environment
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* Genuine career progression and professional development
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* Opportunity to work on varied, high-profile, and rewarding criminal law cases
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Criminal Law Solicitor in the North East to join a respected regional firm with a strong reputation in criminal law.
Apply today to be considered.