Duty Crime Solicitor

Looking for the freedom to run your own cases with the backing of an experienced, tight-knit team behind you?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Duty Qualified Crime Solicitor to join a well-respected and long-standing firm based in West Yorkshire.

This is a great chance to take on a varied caseload, contribute meaningfully to the community, and work in a collaborative environment where your experience and input will be appreciated.

What's in it for you?

• A genuinely supportive team - work alongside experienced colleagues who value collaboration, not competition


• Competitive salary - great salary+ benefits package


• Visible impact - your work will directly contribute to the lives of local clients and the success of the team


• Work variety - handle an interesting and diverse caseload across police station, Magistrates' Court, and Crown Court matters


• Stability and respect - join a well-established firm with a strong local presence and a reputation for quality service

The role:

You'll play a key role in the criminal defence team, representing clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court, while also supporting with Crown Court matters as needed.

This role is ideal for a solicitor who enjoys autonomy but values being part of a tight, collaborative unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and represent clients at the police station and Magistrates' Court as part of the duty rota


• Manage your own caseload of criminal matters from instruction through to conclusion


• Support Crown Court files, working closely with in-house advocates and external counsel


• Provide clear, practical advice across a range of offences including assault, drug offences, theft, and public order matters


• Ensure compliance with LAA contract requirements and regulatory obligations


• Take part in the out-of-hours rota

About you?

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and detail orientated.

You will have:

• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 ears PQE in criminal defence


• Duty Solicitor accreditation is essential


• Ideally qualified as a Criminal Supervisor under the LAA contract

If you would like to find out more about this Duty Solicitor role in Leeds, get in touch with Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.

References to PQE are simply given as a guide and we are of course happy to chat with anyone who possesses the relevant skills and would like to learn more