Seeking Criminal Duty solicitors, on consultancy basis with a generous retainer of £1,250.00 per month plus a % of crown court & mags court fees and a % of own work bought in to the firm. Must be able to do the minimum requirements to keep their duty status.
The Crime Solicitor role:
You’ll play a key role as a crime solicitor in the criminal defence team, representing clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court, while also supporting with Crown Court matters as needed. This role is ideal for a solicitor who enjoys autonomy but values being part of a tight, collaborative unit.
Key Responsibilities of a Crime Solicitor:
* Attend and represent clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court as part of the duty rota
* Manage your own caseload of criminal matters from instruction through to conclusion
* Support Crown Court files, working closely with in‑house advocates and external counsel
* Provide clear, practical advice across a range of offences including assault, drug offences, theft, and public order matters
* Ensure compliance with LAA contract requirements and regulatory obligations
* Take part in the out-of-hours rota
The ideal Crime Solicitor candidate will be an ambitious and detail orientated. You will have:
* A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 1+ years PQE in criminal defence
* Duty Solicitor accreditation is essential
* Ideally qualified as a Criminal Supervisor under the LAA contract
If you’re a Crime Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37296.
Position Title: Crime Solicitor
Location: Nationwide
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reference: BH- 37296
Work Type: Consultancy
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