Criminal Defence Solicitor

215303599

£30,000 - £36,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Legal

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Criminal Defence Solicitor / NQ-2 PQE / Remote / £35,000 DOE / A rare opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to work on specialist, niche cases while gaining valuable hands-on litigation experience in a supportive environment – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 3599

OVERVIEW:
• Handle complex and high-profile criminal cases
• Work on matters involving police officers, medical professionals and regulatory or misconduct investigations
• Collaborate closely with a Senior Solicitor within a small, agile team
• Provide hands on legal support across a varied caseload
• Attend court hearings across Yorkshire and occasionally Derby
• Benefit from flexible, remote working arrangements
• Gain exposure to highly specialised areas of criminal law
• Develop strong, practical litigation experience
• Newly Qualified Solicitor with a strong interest in criminal law
• Passion for handling complex and high-profile cases
• Confident, proactive and able to manage sensitive matters
• Experience or interest in cases involving police, medical professionals or regulatory investigations
• Keen to develop expertise in niche areas of criminal law
• Highly respected criminal law practice with a strong reputation
• Specialises in regulatory investigations, Police Federation matters and private criminal litigation
• Expertise in sexual offences and misconduct in public office cases
• Small, highly skilled team offering direct exposure to high-stakes work
• Supportive and collaborative culture where contributions are valued
• Competitive salary and 28 days’ holiday
• Additional incentives following successful probation
• Travel expenses reimbursed for court attendance
• Flexible and dynamic working environment with strong development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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