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

• 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