Criminal Solicitor | Established Manchester Law Firm ?? Location: Manchester? Experience: Open on PQE?? Role: Criminal Defence | Private & Legal Aid CasesAre you a passionate and driven Criminal Solicitor looking for your next challenge? Join a well-established, highly respected law firm in Manchester, where you’ll handle a diverse caseload of criminal defence matters, representing clients from initial caution through to case conclusion. Your Role: As a Criminal Solicitor, you’ll take on a varied caseload, providing expert legal representation and advocacy in cases ranging from minor offences to serious crimes. Your work will cover:? Managing a mix of private and legal aid-funded criminal cases? Representing clients at all stages, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials? Advising on a wide range of matters, including traffic offences, serious violence, sexual offences, fraud, and public order offences? Advocating in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, ensuring the best outcomes for clients? Building strong client relationships while providing clear, practical legal advice What We’re Looking For: ? Qualified Criminal Solicitor (2 years PQE) with a current practising certificate ? Duty Solicitor status (essential)? Strong grasp of criminal law and procedure ? Excellent advocacy and client-care skills ? Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise work, and adapt in a fast-paced environment? Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused approach Why Join This Firm? ? Work for a well-established Manchester-based firm with a strong reputation in criminal law? Join a supportive and collaborative legal team? Opportunity to handle high-profile and complex cases ? Competitive salary and excellent career development opportunitiesIf you’re an ambitious Criminal Solicitor looking to progress in a firm that values expertise and client care, we’d love to hear from you