Crime Litigation Solicitor

  • Job Reference: BH-37487
  • Date Posted: 21 October 2025
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: London
  • Remote Working: Agile working
  • Salary: £50,000 to £65,000
  • Sector: Civil litigation
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Crime Litigation Solicitor (2–4 years PQE) to join a leading London law firm renowned for its exceptional Dispute Resolution and Criminal Defence practice. This role offers a competitive market-rate salary, 25 days’ annual leave, and a fantastic benefits package including BUPA Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, and Wellbeing & Gymflex programmes.

About the Firm:

Our client is a highly regarded, Legal 500-recognised firm with an established reputation across criminal, property, and commercial litigation. The wider Dispute Resolution Department, offers a full range of services including commercial disputes, IP, insolvency, asset recovery, and high-profile criminal cases.

Crime Litigation Solicitor — Position Overview:


You will manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients at police stations, Magistrates’, and Crown Courts. This is an exciting opportunity to work on both sensitive and complex cases within a supportive, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities of the Crime Litigation Solicitor:

  • Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ and Crown Courts
  • Prepare and manage criminal defence cases from instruction through to trial
  • Advise clients on a broad range of criminal law matters, including serious crime
  • Liaise with counsel, experts, and witnesses throughout the case lifecycle
  • Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and autonomy
  • Contribute to business development and departmental growth
  • Maintain outstanding client care and uphold firm standards


Requirements of the Crime Litigation Solicitor:

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE in criminal defence or litigation
  • Police Station Accreditation (essential)
  • Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Client-focused, professional, and proactive approach
  • High level of integrity and discretion


The Benefits for the Crime Litigation Solicitor role:

  • Competitive market-rate salary
  • 25 days’ annual leave
  • 4x Life Assurance
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • BUPA Medical Insurance & Medicash Cashplan Scheme
  • Bluecrest Health Assessment
  • Unum Dental Scheme
  • Auto-enrolment in the firm’s Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme & Introduction Bonus Scheme
  • Interest-free Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Holiday Purchase option
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Gymflex membership


If you are a Crime Litigation Solicitor seeking to progress your career within a leading London law firm, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH- 37487

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