Criminal Defence Solicitor

Criminal Defence Solicitor / NQ+ / West Yorkshire / c £45,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a respected and growing criminal law practice. This role offers a varied caseload, regular advocacy opportunities and the chance to develop your career alongside experienced criminal practitioners.

A well‑established criminal defence practice is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its busy team. The successful candidate will advise and represent clients across a broad range of criminal matters, providing expert legal guidance from the outset of proceedings through to conclusion. You will undertake advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, attend police stations where required and manage your own caseload, ensuring clients receive a high standard of representation throughout the criminal justice process.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high quality work and further develop your advocacy and case management skills.

Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors and those with post‑qualification experience who have gained exposure to criminal defence matters. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and client care skills, a genuine interest in criminal law and advocacy, be organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities within a fast‑paced environment. Police Station Accreditation and/or Duty Solicitor status is essential.

The firm is a well regarded criminal defence practice with a strong reputation for providing high quality legal representation. The firm is dedicated to supporting its clients through every stage of the criminal justice process and is committed to developing the careers of its lawyers. Joining a collaborative and experienced team, the successful candidate will benefit from ongoing support, professional development opportunities and a positive working environment.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.