Criminal Duty Solicitor

Position: Criminal Duty Solicitor (Permanent)
Location: Butetown Community

The Opportunity
Rhino Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a thriving and award-winning legal practice, to recruit an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Criminal Department and play a key role in establishing their award-winning criminal defence services in new areas of the UK. The role will suit a progressive, career-focused solicitor who is keen to combine high-quality legal work with business development and departmental growth.

The Role
This is a permanent position within the Criminal Department. The successful candidate will deliver outstanding representation to both new and existing clients while contributing to the strategic expansion of the firm in a new geographical area.

Key responsibilities include:

* Representing clients at the Magistrates' Court and managing criminal files from instruction through to conclusion

* Providing proactive, compassionate, and professional client care

* Managing caseloads effectively with strong organisational and case management skills

* Maintaining a commercial approach to billing, time recording, and work-in-progress reporting

* Supporting the growth and development of the Criminal Department within a new geographical region

* Contributing to business development and client relationship building

The Ideal Candidate
Rhino Recruitment is keen to speak with motivated Criminal Solicitors who are ambitious, commercially aware, and client-focused.
Essential requirements:

* Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Criminal Solicitor

* Experience representing clients at the Magistrates' Court

* Strong communication, organisational, and advocacy skills

* A professional, empathetic approach to client care

* Full UK Driving Licence
Salary & Benefits

* Salary above market rate

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

* A day off for your birthday

* Genuine career progression opportunities (to be discussed at interview)

* Opportunity to join an award-winning firm during a period of growth and expansion
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted for interview.
If you are a Criminal Duty Solicitor looking for a role that offers responsibility, progression, and the chance to help grow a department in a new region, Rhino Recruitment would welcome a confidential discussion. Please apply today to find out more