Criminal Solicitor Supervisor

Position: Criminal Solicitor Supervisor (Permanent)
Location: Hertfordshire

We are looking for an experienced Police Station Accredited Criminal Solicitor Supervisor to lead and support our growing criminal law team. You will be responsible for supervising fee earners, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met, and managing complex cases from start to finish.

This is a senior position suited to a proactive and organised professional who thrives on balancing hands-on casework with team leadership responsibilities.

* Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

* Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (with on-call duties; time off in lieu)

Essential Requirements

* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

* Police Station Accreditation (mandatory)

* Proven experience supervising fee earners within a criminal defence team

* Strong working knowledge of LAA compliance, billing, and quality standards

* Excellent leadership, mentoring, and organisational skills

* Ability to manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision

* Local area knowledge of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire criminal courts

Desirable Requirements

* Duty Solicitor status.

* Experience contributing to SQM or Lexcel audits.

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications Required

* Law degree (LLB) or equivalent.

* Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE qualification.

* Police Station Accreditation certification.

* Supervisor status (as defined under LAA guidelines).

Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback, although this is not always possible.

If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities

If you feel you match the criteria above, please apply