Criminal Defence Solicitor, Loughborough

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join one of Leicestershire’s most highly regarded law firms, based out of modern commercial offices in Loughborough. This is a permanent, full‑time Criminal Defence opportunity. Benefits include hybrid and home working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life insurance.

As an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor your new role will see you working as part of a highly regarded Criminal department, where your caseload will be truly varied and you’ll have exposure to myriad criminal defence and professional conduct matters.

Specific duties will include:

• Take responsibility for your own caseload of legal aid and privately funded work
• Police Station and Magistrate Court representation as well as Crown Court preparation
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver professional client care
• Keep up to date with criminal law, legislation, and court procedures
• Liaise with barristers, expert witnesses, courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies

Applications are sought from experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors who have demonstrative experience within dealing with criminal defence matters, both legal aid and privately funded.

You will also have:

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience although all PQE levels are considered for this role
• Prior experience dealing with criminal defence matters
• Ideally be a qualified Duty Solicitor
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Confident IT user with experience of case management systems

You will be joining an established and modern law firm and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and home working opportunities available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Training and development opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.