Criminal Duty Solicitor

Duty Criminal Defence Solicitor | NQ+ | West Midlands | Full-Time or Part-Time | Competitive Salary (DOE) The Opportunity A well-established and highly regarded criminal defence firm in the West Midlands is looking to appoint a Duty Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven solicitor seeking hands-on criminal defence work, advocacy exposure, and long-term career development within a supportive and reputable practice. The Role You will handle a broad range of criminal defence matters, including police station attendance, magistrates’ court advocacy, and preparation of cases for the Crown Court. The role includes participation in the duty solicitor rota and offers exposure to a varied and consistently busy caseload. Key Responsibilities • Advising and representing clients at the police station, including out-of-hours attendance • Managing a full criminal defence caseload from instruction through to conclusion • Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, including trials and hearings • Preparing cases for the Crown Court and instructing counsel where appropriate • Providing clear, practical advice to both legally aided and private clients • Maintaining compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and professional standards About You • Qualified Solicitor with experience in criminal defence work • Duty Solicitor accreditation (or working towards qualification) • Confident advocate with strong police station and court experience • Able to manage a busy caseload independently • Committed to delivering high-quality client care • Strong organisational and communication skills Why Join? • Established criminal defence firm with a strong local reputation • Consistent flow of high-quality work • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Genuine stability and long-term career progression opportunities • Excellent opportunity to develop advocacy skills and focus on hands-on criminal defence work How to Apply: Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.