Criminal Solicitor

Criminal Solicitor, 1-3 years’ PQE, London, up to £45,000 (DOE). The role offers a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, a structured career development programme, a health cashback plan, and length of service awards. It also includes a range of wellbeing initiatives to support employees. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. Job ref: 4080

THE ROLE:
The appointed solicitor will represent clients across a broad range of criminal matters, including police station attendance, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings, providing clear legal advice, advocacy, and case preparation. You will manage key administrative responsibilities such as correspondence, negotiations, time recording, billing, and ensuring Legal Aid Agency compliance, while staying up to date with legal developments and undertaking supervision duties or out of hours work where required.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are open to candidates with strong communication and excellent problem solving skills, alongside the ability to prioritise effectively, work to targets, and demonstrate a high level of IT proficiency. The successful applicant will be a qualified legal professional with experience using the Legal Aid Portal and funding procedures; experience in privately funded work, Police Station Accreditation, and Duty Solicitor status would be advantageous.

THE PACKAGE:
The firm offers a competitive salary and a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 28 days after three years and 30 days after five years, alongside access to a bonus scheme, a structured career development programme, a health cashback plan, length of service awards, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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