Criminal Lawyer – NQ Solicitor / Trainee Nearing End of Training Contract – Dudley
Are you a newly qualified solicitor or a trainee solicitor approaching the end of your training contract looking for your next career step? Our client, a well-established law firm in Dudley, is seeking a skilled and motivated Criminal Lawyer to join their Criminal Defence team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career handling a wide range of criminal cases.
The Role:
1. Full-time position handling a varied criminal defence caseload, including serious criminal offences.
2. Represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts.
3. Advocate in court cases, including bail applications, case management hearings, and trials.
4. Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients.
5. Out-of-hours payments for police station work and access to the firm’s annual bonus system.
The Ideal Candidate:
6. Newly qualified solicitor or trainee solicitor nearing the end of their training contract.
7. Experience or exposure to representing clients at police stations and in court proceedings.
8. Confident in advocacy and litigation.
9. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
10. Committed to delivering high-quality client care.
Why Join?
11. Competitive salary and benefits package.
12. Supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
13. Excellent opportunities for career progression within the firm.
14. Out-of-hours payments and an annual bonus system rewarding your hard work.
15. A great firm to come into, with opportunities to develop your career and make a real impact.
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Apply Now to take the next step in your criminal law career and join a growing, dynamic team!