NQ Criminal Defence Lawyer
- Birkenhead
- Permanent
- £44k per year
£44,000 base | OTE circa £52,000 | Liverpool & Wirral
We are recruiting for a Duty Solicitor to join a well-established and growing criminal defence team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for a supportive, flexible and realistic working environment, with genuine earning potential and long-term progression.
The firm is known for being approachable, down-to-earth, and trusting of its fee earners — you’ll be given autonomy, support, and the space to do the job properly.
The Package
- £44,000 base salary
- Circa £8,000 additional earnings (approx. 1 out-of-hours police station call per week)
- Further earning potential available via optional additional rota work
- Overall earning potential: circa £52,000
- 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
The Role
- Police station representation (including out-of-hours rota – optional)
- Magistrates’ and Crown Court attendances
- Prison visits (in person and video link)
- Case preparation and evidence review under tight deadlines
- Full secretarial/legal assistant support provided
Flexibility & Working Culture
- Hybrid and flexible working built into the rota
- Remote working days for admin and file progression
- Some solicitors attend court directly from home
- Out-of-hours police station work is optional, not mandatory
- Saturday/bank holiday court rota shared fairly (approx. 4–5 per year)
Progression
- Long-term opportunity with real career development
- Full support towards Higher Rights of Audience
- Opportunity to progress into senior roles over time
- Strong succession planning within the department
Apply
This is a role for someone who wants:
- A stable, well-supported criminal practice
- Flexibility and autonomy
- Strong earning potential
- A genuinely friendly, down-to-earth team
If you’re a Duty Solicitor (or shortly qualifying) and want a role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and given room to grow — we want to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.