NQ Criminal Solicitor

Job Description

Role | Criminal Solicitor – Newly Qualified

Company | Well-established London Law Firm

Level | Newly Qualified Solicitor

Based | London

Offer | Competitive, dependent on experience

We are partnering with a well-established London law firm who are looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Criminal Solicitor to join their busy and respected criminal defence team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor looking to build a long-term career within criminal law in a supportive and inclusive environment.

They are seeking a motivated and committed solicitor with a genuine passion for criminal defence work, who is keen to develop their advocacy skills and gain exposure to a broad range of criminal matters while working closely with experienced colleagues.

Typical duties for the role will include:

• Representing clients at police stations and Magistrates’ Courts.
• Preparing cases for hearings and trials in both the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court.
• Advising clients throughout the criminal justice process.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and case notes.
• Attending out-of-hours and duty solicitor work where required.
• Liaising with counsel, courts, clients and third parties.
• Managing files in accordance with legal aid and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (newly qualified).
• Experience in criminal defence work gained during training or equivalent.
• Strong advocacy, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach.
• Police Station Accreditation (preferred but not essential).

This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified criminal solicitor seeking to develop their career within a well-regarded criminal defence team offering hands-on experience and ongoing support.

If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Dan at Eclectic Recruitment.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.