Criminal Solicitor

Job in Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7, Scotland, UK

Listing for: qed legal

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-05

Job specializations:

Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Civil Law

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 43000 - 47000 GBP Yearly GBP 43000.00 47000.00 YEAR

Are you a Crime Duty Solicitor thinking about your next step? We're working with a well-regarded law firm that genuinely cares about its clients and takes pride in doing things the right way. They're now looking for someone like you to join their friendly and supportive Crime team.The RoleYou'll be providing clear, practical advice and representing clients with professionalism and empathy.

Your day-to-day will include:

Advising clients on criminal matters in a straightforward, reassuring way
Responding quickly and sensitively to client needs
Handling case paperwork, correspondence, and billing
Building and managing your own caseload, while introducing clients to other services the firm offers
Attending police stations and court as a Duty Solicitor
Keeping up to date with legal developments and ongoing training
Helping the firm grow through great client care and strong relationships

About YouWe're looking for someone approachable, confident, and committed to delivering a great service. Ideally, you'll have:

A current Solicitor's Practising Certificate
Duty Solicitor status
Good experience or knowledge in Criminal Law and Road Traffic Law
Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic manner
A positive, professional approach to teamwork and client care
Experience working with Counsel and expert witnesses
A full UK driving licence

This is a supportive firm who look after their people well. The role will see you travel to Courts across Scotland and your Duty work shall be Ayr based.

The majority of your work shall be legal aid work but you will have exposure to private client work too. It's anticipated that you should have a minimum of 2 years experience will be fully conversant with Legal Aid and be someone who is committed to the ongoing success of the business. Please contact Deborah Collier at QED Legal on the details provided for more information.

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