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Criminal Defence Solicitor – Derby  

Full-time; 3+ years’ PQE 

Join a long-established legal firm in Derby and become part of a committed and enthusiastic team.  You will represent clients at the police station and Magistrates’ Court on a wide variety of matters, some being complex and requiring detailed knowledge of the relevant law. 



Key Responsibilities 

• Represent clients during police station interviews and at Magistrates’ Court hearings 
• Prepare cases including doing legal research and drafting documents 
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring compliance with LAA requirements 
• Undertake file reviews 
• Participate in out of hours’ rota for police station attendance 

Requirements 

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’  PQE 
• Good advocacy experience 
• Duty Solicitor accreditation or the willingness to become accredited 
• Police Station accredited 
• Ability to communicate well and give clear advice whilst having empathy towards the client 
• Knowledge of legal aid billing or willingness to become proficient 

Further Details 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Hours: 35 hours a week 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday plus out of hours’ rota 
• Out of hours work paid at the current rate set by the partners 
• Salary according to experience 

If you are interested, please contact Christopher Gabb (CMG@ewlaw.co.uk) (01332 348484) for an informal discussion.   

For an application form please contact: 

Matthew Zolkiewicz (mz@ewlaw.co.uk) 

Eddowes Waldron Solicitors 

12 St Peter’s Churchyard 

Derby DE1 1TZ