Criminal Lawyer | Duty Solicitor

Criminal Lawyer – Waldrons Solicitors

Hours:

Full‑time, including out‑of‑hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation (Part‑time applicants are also considered). Waldrons Solicitors is looking for a dedicated and skilled Criminal Lawyer to join our Dudley office. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor who can hit the ground running, or someone who is almost qualified, to join our Duty Solicitor Rota.

If you’re newly qualified or nearly qualified and have a passion for criminal law, we would be happy to offer training and mentorship to help you succeed in the role. About The Role

• Handle a diverse and challenging caseload of criminal defence matters
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates' courts
• Provide expert legal representation in court, including advocacy for bail applications, case management hearings, and trials
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota, including out‑of‑hours and weekend work
• Provide clients with high‑quality legal advice and support throughout their cases

• Qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or nearly qualified with experience in this sector and keen to gain accreditation
• Experience (or eagerness to gain experience) in police station representation and court advocacy
• Strong litigation skills and confident advocating in court
• Can work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Passionate about delivering excellent client care and support

With a heritage dating back to 1867, Waldrons is a firm proud of its roots and excited for its future. We combine a trusted long‑established law firm with a forward‑thinking approach to growth and innovation. We are passionate about investing in and developing our people and growing the next generation of legal talent!

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + your birthday off + Christmas closedown
• Long service leave
• Pension and company sick pay
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Employee Cash plan and Refer‑a‑Colleague and client bonuses
• Two paid volunteering days per year Dress for Your Day policy
• Discounted legal fees

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people are supported and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from all sections of the community.