Crime/Duty Solicitor, Criminal Solicitor

Location: West Midlands

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for Duty Solicitor rota and police station representation
(We will also consider applications from candidates seeking part-time hours)

NBB Waldrons Solicitors is looking for a dedicated and motivated Criminal Lawyer to join our Criminal Defence team based in the West Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced qualified solicitor who can hit the ground running, or a newly qualified or nearly qualified solicitor with a genuine passion for criminal law and a desire to develop their career within a supportive and established team.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of criminal defence work, including privately funded matters, institutional client work and legal aid cases. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates interested in working towards Duty Solicitor accreditation, with training and mentorship available for the right individual.
About the Role As a member of our Criminal Defence team, your responsibilities will include:
Managing a varied and challenging caseload of criminal defence matters
Advising and representing clients across privately funded, institutional and legal aid work
Representing clients at police stations and Magistrates Courts
Conducting advocacy including bail applications, case management hearings and trials
Participating in the Duty Solicitor rota, including out-of-hours and weekend work
Providing clear, practical and supportive legal advice to clients throughout their case
Building strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and external agencies
Maintaining high standards of client care and professional conduct at all times
About You We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure and is passionate about criminal defence work.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent experience within criminal defence
Duty Solicitor accreditation, or a strong interest in working towards accreditation
Experience in police station representation and court advocacy, or a willingness to develop these skills
Strong organisational and litigation skills
The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
Excellent communication and client care skills
A professional, proactive and resilient approach
About Us NBB Waldrons is a long-established law firm with deep roots in the Black Country and a growing presence across the wider West Midlands, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Formed through the coming together of NBB Waldrons Solicitors and NBB Law, we combine more than 200 years of legal heritage with a modern, forward-thinking approach. We support individuals, families and businesses with clear, practical legal advice when it matters most.
We are proud of our roots and excited about our future, offering the personal service of a traditional law firm alongside a modern and progressive approach to growth and innovation.
What We Offer We offer a genuinely competitive benefits package including:
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
31 days holiday (including bank holidays but with additional Christmas closedown)
Your birthday off
Additional long service leave
Employee Cashplan
Refer-a-colleague bonus scheme
Discounted legal fees
Pension scheme
Hybrid working and flexible working opportunities
Dress for Your Day policy
Two paid volunteering days each year
NBB Waldrons is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. xwzovoh We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or religion.
If you are looking to develop your career within a supportive and ambitious Criminal Defence team in the West Midlands, we would love to hear from you.