Duty Crime Solicitor

Criminal Solicitor - Coventry and Leamington Leading Regional Law FirmA respected regional firm with a strong reputation in criminal law is looking to expand its Criminal Defence team across its Coventry and Leamington offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Solicitor to join a supportive and well-regarded firm that values professionalism, integrity, and staff wellbeing.The OpportunityWe are seeking a confident and driven Criminal Solicitor (ideally 2+ years PQE, though newly qualified candidates with the right level of training and ambition will also be considered) to manage their own caseload of criminal defence matters, while supporting senior colleagues on more complex and serious cases.You''ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team with a clear vision: to treat both clients and colleagues with respect, deliver excellence in service, and uphold the highest standards of practice.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent clients in Magistrates'' Court and Police StationsPrepare cases for Crown CourtAct as an advocate in court across a variety of mattersParticipate in the Duty Solicitor schemeProvide police station representation (including out-of-hours)Travel as required to other offices, courts, and police stations across the regionWork to professional and internal quality standards, targets and billing expectationsSupport business development and client retention through excellent client care and reputationCandidate ProfileQualified Criminal Solicitor (NQ-2+ ..... full job details .....