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Criminal Defence Solicitor / NQ+ / West Yorkshire / c GBP 55,000 DOE
Excellent opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor with Police Station Accreditation and/or Duty Solicitor status to join a respected criminal law practice, offering high quality work, regular advocacy and genuine long-term career progression. Please call Teagan on 320 and quote Job Ref: 4545.
Overview
- Excellent opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a respected and growing criminal law practice offering high quality work, regular advocacy and genuine career progression.
- Advise and represent clients across a broad range of criminal defence matters.
- Manage your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
- Undertake regular advocacy in the Magistrates Court.
- Attend police stations and provide expert legal advice throughout the criminal justice process.
- Deliver high standards of client care and representation across all matters.
- Suitable for Newly Qualified Solicitors and those with post-qualification experience in criminal defence.
- Police Station Accreditation and/or Duty Solicitor status is essential.
- Strong communication, advocacy, and client care skills required.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Genuine interest in criminal law and advocacy with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
- Join a well-established criminal defence practice with an excellent local reputation.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment with ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine long-term career progression within a respected criminal law practice.
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Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 320/850 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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