Average Criminal Solicitor salary in London

My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their Hounslow, Greater London office. The successful Criminal Law Solicitor will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud. The successful candidate will manage a general and serious crime caseload to conclusion. The firm offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience. The firm works both legal aid cased and represent clients that are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation. Their privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock as a result the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed. The Role To provide high quality legal advice, assistance and advocacy for clients of the firm and contribute to maintaining high standards of client care. Key Tasks • Taking client instructions and providing legal advice and assistance.• Managing a caseload of client matters in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, • SRA Code, LAA Contract and SQM requirements.• Undertaking advocacy at Court.• Dealing with existing and new client enquiries.• Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training in accordance with professional training requirements.• Casework and File Management responsibilities as defined in the Quality Manual.• Financial management and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules via Finance Manual.• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy.• Maintaining compliant Duty Solicitor status.• Attending out of hours Police Station call outs and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts as required.• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm. Skills • Strong interpersonal skills• Capable advocate• Strong written communicator • Good negotiator• Good time management, • organisational and compliance skills 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.

Client: A Bar Standards Board Authorised Law FirmLocation: Fully RemoteRate: £40.00 per hourType: Freelance / Flexible My client is a modern, forward-thinking law firm authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board. With a strong commitment to delivering practical, business-focused legal advice, they serve a wide range of private clients and are supported by a team of highly experienced solicitors and barristers. Their approach is built on clear communication, expert representation, and a flexible working ethos. They are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Regulatory Solicitor to work on a freelance, fully remote basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal law and procedure, particularly within magistrates’ and crown court matters, and will demonstrate a client-focused, ethical approach to legal services. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice on a range of client matters Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients Represent clients in court or instruct counsel as needed Conduct thorough legal research and case preparation Maintain accurate records and manage case files efficiently Stay up to date on legislation and relevant case law Attend client interviews when required Work collaboratively with other legal professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with a valid practising certificate Proven experience in criminal law Strong negotiation and advocacy skills Excellent written and verbal communication High-level analytical and organisational abilities Able to work independently and flexibly Applicants must prove that they are self employed Benefits: Fully remote work from home Freelance, flexible engagement £40.00 per hour No unsocial hours or police station attendance required Professional Indemnity Insurance provided Client work focused exclusively on private individuals

Are you a Criminal Duty Solicitor looking for a fresh opportunity in a stable and growing firm? My client, a well-established criminal law firm in Central London, is seeking an experienced solicitor with 2 to 8 years PQE who can hit the ground running.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm known for its expertise in criminal law. With a solid pipeline of work and an expanding team, my client is seeking a committed and dedicated solicitor who is confident in managing a full caseload of criminal defence cases, including police station representation, Magistrates' Court hearings, and Youth Court matters. This is an extremely challenging and demanding role but one that is rewarding in equal measure. The Role: Managing a heavy caseload of criminal defence matters, including serious and complex casesProactively lead and manage a team of highly dedicated lawyers.Representing clients at the police station both in and outside of office hours,Making court appearances to conduct advocacy at first hearings, interim hearings and trial advocacy Doing meticulous case preparation and litigation.  The role shall include the management and supervision of other Criminal Duty Solicitors and the allocation of their work whilst ensuring compliance with the 2022 Standard Crime Contract.  Requirements: 2 to 8 years PQE as a Criminal Solicitor.Criminal Litigation Accreditation is essentialAbility to work with minimum supervision, manage own caseload, use own initiative and be self-disciplined.Be comfortable to guide, manage and lead others and be able to offer constructive criticism and feedbackStrong advocacy skills and experience representing clients in criminal proceedings. This role regularly involves working unsociable hours: evenings and weekends to represent suspects detained at the police station and before the Courts. This role would suit a Criminal Duty Solicitor who is entirely committed and dedicated to criminal defence work, who takes pride in the profession and is passionate about what they do and the results that they achieve.  *Note: You will work the out-of-hours rota.