Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation (We would consider part time applicants too)

Waldrons Solicitors is looking for a dedicated and skilled Criminal Lawyer to join our Dudley office. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor who can hit the ground running and make immediate contribution, or someone who is almost qualified, to join our Duty Solicitor Rota. If you're newly qualified or nearly qualified and have a passion for criminal law, we would be happy to offer training and mentorship to help you succeed in the role.

About the Role:

As a member of our Criminal Defence team, you will:

• Handle a diverse and challenging caseload of criminal defence matters

• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts

• Provide expert legal representation in court, including advocacy for bail applications, case management hearings, and trials

• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota, including out-of-hours and weekend work

• Provide clients with high-quality legal advice and support throughout their cases

The Ideal Candidate:

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Is ideally a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly qualified with experience in this sector and keen to gain this accreditation

• Has experience (or is eager to gain experience) in police station representation and court advocacy

• Has strong litigation skills and is confident advocating in court

• Can work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• Is passionate about delivering excellent client care and support

Why Join us?

With a heritage dating back to 1867, Waldrons is a firm proud of its roots and excited for its future. We combine the values or a trusted long established law firm with a forward-thinking approach to growth and innovation. We are passionate about investing in and developing our people and growing the next generation of legal talent!

Perks & Benefits Include:

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

• Bonus scheme
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + your birthday off + Christmas closedown
• Long service leave
• Pension and company sick pay
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Employee Cash plan and Refer-a-Colleague and client bonuses
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Discounted legal fees

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people are supported and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from all sections of the community.

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