NQ Criminal Defence Lawyer

£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.