Criminal Solicitor

A dedicated criminal defence practice in Bradford is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to join their close-knit team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on a varied caseload, representing clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Courts, and Crown Courts, from initial advice through to trial preparation. The firm is committed to high-quality client care and maintaining a strong reputation for advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising and representing clients at all stages of the criminal justice process.
• Managing a varied criminal defence caseload from start to finish.
• Preparing legal documents, drafting statements, and conducting legal research.
• Attending conferences with counsel and liaising with external agencies as required.
• Ensuring clients are fully informed and supported throughout their case.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with criminal defence experience (1+ PQE preferred).
• Strong advocacy skills and comprehensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload under pressure.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client care and ensuring access to justice.
• Applications from both Duty Solicitor accredited, and non-accredited candidates will be considered.
• Open to both part-time and full-time applicants.

Why This Role:

• Join a supportive team where staff retention is high and client care is central.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive remuneration and a bonus structure focused on the quality of service rather than targets.
• Gain experience across a wide range of criminal matters while developing advocacy skills.

This role is ideal for a passionate criminal solicitor looking to further their career within a reputable, supportive, and client-focused practice.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

How to Apply

Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more about this Criminal defence solicitor role, please contact Stacy Ellis at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9781