Criminal Defence Solicitor
CLM148252_1750329335
Posted: 19/06/2025
- £35000 - £55000 per annum
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Permanent
Sacco Mann are working on an opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a specialist criminal firm based in Newcastle. The firm focuses exclusively on criminal law acting for clients across the Northeast of England. You will ideally have Duty Solicitor status however, this is not essential.
The Role
You will be handling a varied and dynamic caseload comprising of a variety of criminal matters from road traffic offences to the most serious crimes, both private and legal aid with a heavy focus on legal aid work. This will involve police station work, and regular attendance at crown and magistrate's court.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing your own varied caseload of criminal matters
- Attendance at police station including assisting during police interviews
- Crown and Magistrate's court attendance
- Assisting with appeals
- Taking witness statements
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with previous experience of running your own criminal defence caseload from start to finish
- Experience as a Duty solicitor and police station accreditation would be desirable, but not essential
- Excellent client communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary to £55,000
- Pension
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays plus birthday off
- Addition 4 days leave for attending Saturday morning court
- Flexible working options
- Career progression opportunities
If you are interested in this Criminal Defence Solicitor role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
Chloe Murphy
Executive Consultant