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Criminal Defence Solicitor Vacancy x 2
Due to continued growth of the Criminal Defence Department at CJCH Solicitors we are recruiting two Criminal Defence Solicitors.
We are recruiting one Solicitor to be based in Swansea between our Walter Road and Llansamlet Offices and one Solicitor to be based in our Head Office at Williams House in Cardiff.
Position Overview:
Criminal Solicitor – Duty Solicitor preferred but not essential
Full Time (but will consider part time)
Flexible working conditions
Key Responsibilities:
- Attending the Magistrates Court, police station and Crown Court
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- Qualified Solicitor – Advocacy experience essential
Additional Information:
We are seeking two criminal defence solicitors due to the growth of our criminal defence team. With the opportunity to work in both our legal aid and private paying criminal defence team.
- Vacancy 1 - Swansea Office(s)
- Vacancy 2 - Cardiff Office
Our criminal team are under new management – this is an exciting opportunity to join an established Firm in South Wales with real growth ambitions in both legal aid and private paying criminal defence.


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Benefits and Salary:
- Salary – Market Leading rate (negotiable depending upon experience)
- Genuine career progression (to be discussed at interview)
- Legal fees discount across other departments
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- A day off for your birthday
Applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please contact m.ridler@cjch.co.uk with any questions or to arrange a confidential discussion
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