LMP Legal is seeking a dedicated and proactive criminal lawyer to join our well-established and highly regarded specialist criminal defence firm with national coverage. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to move away from billing targets and the rigidity of a 9–5 office life, and instead thrive in a role that offers genuine flexibility.
Our clients rely on us to be there when it matters most. Our dedicated 24/7 crisis response line is our premium service for transport, fleet, and corporate clients. Every lawyer plays their part in the rota, and it's here you'll find some of the most high-impact, fast-moving, and rewarding work we do.
In return, we give you the autonomy to manage your own time and workload, balancing accountability to clients with the freedom to work in a way that suits you best.
Type:
Full-time, Hybrid/
Remote
Salary:
From £30,000 - £60,000, experience dependent, including on-call allowance, plus additional on-call uplift payments
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide immediate roadside and police station representation via our 24/7 crisis response line (core rota duty, shared across the team).
* Prepare and manage cases for Magistrates' and Crown Court.
* Draft legal documents, correspondence, and instructions to counsel.
* Conduct legal research and analyse case materials.
* Liaise with clients, barristers, courts, and external agencies.
* Maintain accurate and well-organised case files.
Must haves:
* Law degree (LPC/SQE desirable) or CILEx qualified, with strong interest in criminal defence.
* Police station accreditation.
* Flexibility to participate fully in the on-call rota, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
* Excellent communication, research, and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment, while being a reliable team player.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive guaranteed salary (base + allowance) plus additional pay for covering colleagues.
* Fairly structured out-of-hours rota with transparency and proper compensation.
* Career development and training opportunities.
* Supportive team environment in a highly reputable, privately-funded criminal defence practice.