Newly Qualified Solicitor – Criminal Law

Our client is recruiting for a Newly Qualified Criminal Solicitor to join their criminal defence team in Brixton, London.

This is an ideal role for a motivated NQ solicitor looking to gain hands-on advocacy experience and develop their career in criminal law.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of criminal defence matters, providing high-quality advice and representation to clients. The role offers early responsibility, exposure to a wide range of criminal cases, and support from an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing clients at police stations and in custody
• Conducting criminal advocacy and attending court hearings
• Managing cases under supervision while maintaining client care standards
• Assisting the team with complex criminal matters
• Contributing to the firm’s service excellence and client satisfaction

The Candidate

• Newly Qualified Solicitor with practical criminal advocacy experience
• Confident attending police stations and handling client matters independently
• Strong client care, communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Eager to build a career and take on responsibility early

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to gain early advocacy experience and develop your reputation in criminal law

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed