Specialist criminal law recruitment since 2000
0161 327 0046cv@crime-solicitor.co.uk

For employers

Recruit criminal law specialists without wasting time.

A targeted recruitment service for firms that need candidates who understand the realities of criminal practice.

What we recruit

Permanent, locum and consultancy support.

  • Duty solicitors and LAA contract supervisors
  • Police station accredited representatives
  • Criminal defence solicitors at all PQE levels
  • Higher Rights advocates and court advocates
  • White-collar crime and fraud specialists
  • Heads of department, partners and successors
  • Crime paralegals, fee earners and support staff

Our approach

Clarity improves recruitment.

A targeted search

We search our existing network, advertise across relevant Ten Percent channels and approach appropriate candidates where agreed.

Relevant introductions

We discuss the role with candidates before presenting them and make the working arrangement clear from the start.

Market feedback

If the brief, salary or working pattern is preventing a response, we will tell you plainly and suggest practical options.

Before you advertise

Five details candidates want to know.

  1. Salary or realistic rate range“Competitive” is rarely persuasive in a candidate-short market.
  2. Working patternState the office, court and remote-working expectations clearly.
  3. Rota and out-of-hours commitmentsExplain what is required and how it is remunerated.
  4. Caseload and supportBe open about administration, billing, supervision and advocacy expectations.
  5. Why the role is availableGrowth, succession and replacement roles each need a different recruitment story.

A sensible next step

Tell us what you need.

Whether you are planning a discreet move or recruiting for a hard-to-fill role, start with a confidential conversation.