Criminal Defence Solicitor / Solicitor Advocate

Criminal Defence Solicitor / Solicitor Advocate

South London (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

About the Fir

mOur client is a long-established and highly regarded legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert legal services across London and the South East. With decades of success supporting both private and legally aided clients, the firm is recognised for its commitment to exceptional client care, robust advocacy, and specialist expertise within criminal law

.Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor or Solicitor Advocate to join a respected and expanding Criminal Defence team

.
The Opportuni

tyThis is an excellent opportunity for a motivated criminal law professional to join a busy department handling a broad spectrum of criminal matters from police station representation through to trial preparation and advocacy. The role offers significant court exposure, autonomy, and the chance to work alongside highly experienced practitioners in a collaborative environmen

t.
Key Responsibilit

• iesManage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters from inception to conclusi
• on.Advise and represent clients at police statio
• ns.Conduct advocacy in Magistrates' Cour
• ts.Prepare cases for Crown Court proceedin
• gs.Liaise effectively with clients, counsel, witnesses, experts, and external agenci
• es.Deliver strategic legal advice and maintain high standards of client ca
• re.Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and SRA requiremen
• ts.Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the criminal law departme

nt.
About

• YouQualified Solicitor in England & Wa
• les.Proven experience within Criminal Defence
• Law.Strong advocacy and case management ski
• lls.Ability to work independently while managing a busy casel
• oad.Excellent communication and client relationship ski
• lls.Highly organised with strong attention to det
• ail.Experience preparing and conducting Crown Court w

ork.
Desirable Skills & Qualifica

• tionsHigher Rights of Audience (Crimi
• nal).Duty Solicitor qualifica
• tion.Police Station Accredita

tion.
What's on

• OfferCompetitive salary dependent on exper
• ience.Flexible and hybrid working arrange
• ments.Opportunity to join a respected and growing pra
• ctice.Genuine career progression opportun
• ities.Supportive and collaborative working enviro
• nment.Exposure to a varied and high-quality criminal law cas

eload.If you're an ambitious Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a well-established and forward-thinking firm, we'd love to hear fro