Criminal Duty Solicitor | Remote Working | Full or Part-Time

A criminal law opportunity that offers genuine flexibility over where you work.

Not every career move needs to mean a change of office, a longer commute or sacrificing the flexibility you've worked hard to achieve.

I'm working with an established Shropshire law firm, who are looking to strengthen their experienced Crime Team with a Criminal Duty Solicitor.

And one of the biggest attractions? Remote working is genuinely on the table.

Based from the firm's office in Shrewsbury, this opportunity is open to candidates across a wider geographical area, with flexibility around working arrangements and agreed office attendance.

The key requirement is being able to attend the relevant Magistrates' Courts and police stations when needed.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking for an experienced Criminal Solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or someone eligible to undertake Duty Solicitor work.

The immediate priority is Magistrates' Court advocacy and criminal caseload cover, alongside police station representation and related criminal proceedings.

You'll be joining an established and supportive team, with access to regular supervision and opportunities to maintain and develop your criminal litigation and advocacy experience.

The firm is open to:

• Fully remote working arrangements, with agreed office check-ins.

• Full-time or part-time hours.

• Candidates based outside the immediate Shrewsbury area.

• Experienced solicitors who meet the eligibility requirements for Duty Solicitor work.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Remote working: Flexibility to work remotely, with attendance at court, police stations and occasional office meetings as required.

• Working hours: Full-time and part-time applications welcome.

• Support: An experienced team offering regular supervision, one-to-ones and performance reviews.

• Development: Opportunities to develop specialist criminal litigation and advocacy expertise.

• Variety: A role encompassing Magistrates' Court advocacy, police station work and criminal caseload management.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional holiday for long service

• NEST pension scheme

• Westfield Health Cash Plan from day one

• Death in Service cover, subject to qualifying service

• Free onsite parking

Who should consider applying?

I'd be particularly interested in speaking with Criminal Solicitors who have experience in Magistrates' Court advocacy, police station representation and criminal defence work.

Whether you're already accredited as a Duty Solicitor or have the relevant experience and eligibility to progress towards this, the firm is happy to explore your suitability.

Location doesn't have to be a barrier.

If you're based further afield but can comfortably meet the court and police station attendance requirements, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.

Interested in a more flexible way of working?

You don't need to be actively looking to have a conversation.

For a confidential discussion about the role, working arrangements and geographical flexibility, contact:

Speak directly to Leanne Byrne, our specialist Crime & Regulatory Business Partner at Clayton Legal.

020 3965 9786
l.byrne@clayton-legal.co.uk

All conversations are confidential and without obligation.