Vacancy

Criminal Defence Solicitor – Derby  

Full-time; 3+ years’ PQE

Join a long-established legal firm in Derby and become part of a committed and enthusiastic team. You will represent clients at the police station and Magistrates’ Court on a wide variety of matters, some being complex and requiring detailed knowledge of the relevant law.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients during police station interviews and at Magistrates’ Court hearings

• Prepare cases including doing legal research and drafting documents

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring compliance with LAA requirements

• Undertake file reviews

• Participate in out of hours’ rota for police station attendance

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE

• Good advocacy experience

• Duty Solicitor accreditation or the willingness to become accredited

• Police Station accredited

• Ability to communicate well and give clear advice whilst having empathy towards the client

• Knowledge of legal aid billing or willingness to become proficient

Further Details

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hours: 35 hours a week 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday plus out of hours’ rota

• Out of hours work paid at the current rate set by the partners 

• Salary according to experience

If you are interested, please contact Christopher Gabb (CMG@ewlaw.co.uk) (01332 348484) for an informal discussion.  

For an application form please contact:

Matthew Zolkiewicz (mz@ewlaw.co.uk) 

Eddowes Waldron Solicitors

12 St Peter’s Churchyard

Derby DE1 1TZ