Average Criminal Solicitor salary in the UK

Criminal Defence Solicitor – Exciting Opportunity in Brighton & Hove Are you a skilled and passionate Criminal Defence Solicitor ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you are newly qualified (NQ) or have up to 10+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), this is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing and dynamic Criminal Defence team based in Hove. The Role This position involves managing your own caseload, with support from an experienced and collaborative team. The department handles a wide range of private criminal defence matters, including driving offences, violent and sexual offences, drug offences, investigations, fraud cases and more. Key Responsibilities Taking ownership of a varied caseload across a broad spectrum of criminal defence mattersDelivering exceptional client care and handling relationships with professionalism and empathyContributing to the team's growth through business development activitiesEnsuring autonomy in your role to meet billing targets and deliver outstanding results You Will Be a qualified Solicitor with experience in private criminal defence work, either exclusively or alongside legal aid matters (please note, this role does not involve legal aid cases)Have strong technical knowledge and a proactive, results-driven mindsetExhibit excellent client-handling, communication, and organisational skillsBe enthusiastic about business development and contributing to the growth of the teamHold a full, clean driving licence and be willing to travel across Sussex and the South East How to Apply Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided linkContact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal #INDMALS

Job Title: Criminal SolicitorLocation: Sheffield City CentreSalary Range: £30,000 to £50,000Contract: Full Time, PermanentRole Overview & Daily Responsibilities: Managing your own caseload of criminal defence mattersAttending police stations and Magistrates' Court hearingsPreparation of Crown Court filesPreparing cases for trialAdvising and representing clients throughout proceedings Employee Benefits Package: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension schemeBonus schemeParking contributions Company sickness payFlexibility (where appropriate) Application Criteria's: You will be a qualified solicitor, or a trainee approaching qualificationPrevious experience and a background in Criminal Defence Law is essentialIdeally you will be NQ to 5 years PQE level Police Station Representative Accredited (required) Duty Accreditation (preferred) About CRA Consulting: CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com. How to Apply: If this Criminal Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at jobs Additional Information: CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This Criminal Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days

My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their Hounslow, Greater London office. The successful Criminal Law Solicitor will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud. The successful candidate will manage a general and serious crime caseload to conclusion. The firm offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience. The firm works both legal aid cased and represent clients that are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation. Their privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock as a result the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed. The Role To provide high quality legal advice, assistance and advocacy for clients of the firm and contribute to maintaining high standards of client care. Key Tasks • Taking client instructions and providing legal advice and assistance.• Managing a caseload of client matters in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, • SRA Code, LAA Contract and SQM requirements.• Undertaking advocacy at Court.• Dealing with existing and new client enquiries.• Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training in accordance with professional training requirements.• Casework and File Management responsibilities as defined in the Quality Manual.• Financial management and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules via Finance Manual.• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy.• Maintaining compliant Duty Solicitor status.• Attending out of hours Police Station call outs and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts as required.• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm. Skills • Strong interpersonal skills• Capable advocate• Strong written communicator • Good negotiator• Good time management, • organisational and compliance skills Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.