Criminal Solicitor
3 days ago
Leicester
A well-established multi-service law firm in Leicester known for doing things properly — for their clients and their people - are expanding their Criminal team and seeking a Solicitor to augment their criminal offering across the region. This is a genuine opportunity for a Criminal Solicitor who wants trust, flexibility, and the freedom to run their own caseload without micromanagement. You’ll be joining a close-knit, supportive team servicing the Leicestershire courts, where quality work and teamwork matter more than targets for the sake of it. Why this role stands out • Real autonomy – manage your own files and work your cases your way, • Hybrid working – sensible flexibility around office, court, and home, • Supportive, down-to-earth team – no egos, no politics, • Strong local reputation with consistent, quality instructions, • Work-life balance that’s actually respected The role You’ll be handling a varied criminal defense caseload, with exposure across the full spectrum of criminal work. Day to day, you’ll be: • Managing your own criminal defense caseload from start to finish, • Representing clients at Police Stations and Magistrates’ & Crown Court, • Preparing cases for trial, including advocacy where appropriate, • Advising clients clearly and practically throughout proceedings, • Drafting legal documents, instructions to counsel, and case strategies, • Working closely with colleagues to ensure seamless client service, • Building trusted relationships with clients, counsel, and court staff About you • Qualified Criminal Defense Solicitor (or equivalent experience), • Comfortable running your own caseload, • Practical, client-focused, and calm under pressure, • Someone who values teamwork but doesn’t need hand-holding The culture This is a firm where people stay because they’re trusted, supported, and treated like adults. You’ll have the space to do your job well, the flexibility to manage your time, and a team around you that genuinely has your back. If you’re a Criminal Solicitor in Leicester (or nearby) looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and a genuinely good working environment, this is well worth a conversation. Contact Izzie Vaughan at Harkaye Core Talent today!