Criminal Duty Solicitor or CLE– Serious Crime

Genuine opportunity to fast-track your career to Head of Crime Department

Location: Nottingham/ Hybrid
Salary: c£50,000 + Out of Hours Payments + Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to take your criminal law career to the next level?

We’re proud to be working in partnership  with a well-established, expanding, and Lexcel-accredited Legal 500 law firm group, renowned for their commitment to justice and exceptional client service. With an impressive track record and a collaborative culture, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor—with the potential to progress into a Department Head role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor or CLE who thrives on serious and complex cases and wants to make a real impact while working in a firm that genuinely supports your growth.

The Role

As a key member of the criminal law team, you’ll play a vital role in representing clients involved in a wide range of serious criminal matters, including violent crime, sexual offences, fraud, and drug-related cases. This role combines the excitement of front-line legal work with long-term leadership prospects.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Attending police stations and Magistrates’ courts for urgent and scheduled matters
• Representing clients in serious criminal cases including murder, assault, drug offences, and regulatory breaches
• Building strong relationships with clients, third parties, barristers, and expert witnesses
• Preparing legal documents, taking witness statements, and analysing evidence
• Collaborating closely with experienced legal professionals in a supportive team environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dedicated solicitor or CLE who is:

• Fully qualified and holds Duty status
• Experienced in criminal defence, particularly urgent duty matters
• Up to date on criminal law and court procedures
• Excellent in client care and communication, with a passion for justice
• Ambitious, and ready to lead and mentor a team in the near future
• Able to work outside standard hours and attend police stations when required
• A car owner with a valid driving licence

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary 
• Generous out-of-hours payments and performance bonus
• Regular salary reviews and fast-tracked career progression
• Hybrid working once onboarding is complete
• Paid leave, including Christmas shutdown (discretionary)
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking
• Investment in ongoing training and development
• Supportive, collaborative working culture with a focus on work/life balance
• Involvement in community initiatives, local charities, and networking events

Join a law firm that’s nearly doubled in size over the past 12 months and be part of a team that’s not just meeting industry standards—but setting them

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and is negotiable, commensurate with experience.  The information stated above is correct to the best of our knowledge.