Solicitor - Criminal Law - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Salary: Negotiable DOE (from £30,000)
• Location: Bedfordshire
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reed Legal have an opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor, either with experience in criminal law or a newly qualified solicitor with a deep interest in this field, to join a busy, established firm. This role offers the chance to handle both privately funded and legal aid work across a solid and varied client base.

• Engage in magistrates’ court work and thorough file preparation.
• Attend police stations as required.
• Participate in the firm’s out-of-hours rota, which is separately and generously remunerated.
• Work towards managing your own caseload independently.
• Collaborate effectively within a team setting to ensure high standards of client care and case management.

• Strong and charismatic personality, capable of running their own caseload or working towards doing so.
• Police station accreditation or keen to become accredited.
• A positive approach, strong work ethic, and excellent client-care skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Compliant with LAA and Lexcel requirements.
• Must be willing and able to drive out of area when required and have access to a car.

• Competitive salary with clear progression based on experience and performance.
• Support and funding to gain Police Station Representative accreditation if not already qualified.
• Participation in a generously remunerated out-of-hours rota.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Annual Team excursions

To apply for this Qualified Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role in criminal law.