Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation (We would consider part time applicants too)
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 and make immediate contribution, 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:
As a member of our Criminal Defence team, you will:
* 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:
To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who:
1. Is ideally a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly q...