Criminal Duty Solicitor

ENL Legal · Norwich, Norfolk

Criminal Duty Solicitor at ENL Legal, based in Norwich, Norfolk, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£50,000 per annum
Location
Norwich, Norfolk
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
8 Oct 2026
Sector
Solicitor

28% below the typical rate for solicitor

Reference 215305294

About the role

Criminal Duty Solicitor, Norwich – NQ+ PQE – A long established law firm is looking to appoint a Duty Solicitor into a highly regarded criminal team in East Anglia. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV. Job ref: 5294

JOB TITLE: Criminal Duty Solicitor
PQE: NQ+ PQE
LOCATION: Norwich
SALARY: £DOE

THE OPPORTUNITY:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Law Solicitor to join a progressive and modern practice in Norwich. Working alongside some of the most reputable Lawyers within the criminal law sector, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

THE ROLE:
Working closely with experienced and highly regarded Criminal Lawyers, you will be depending on your experience undertaking your own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, assisting and advising clients at the police station as well as handling a varied caseload covering Legal Aid general crime and private criminal law matters. Superb opportunity for someone looking for a real mix and diverse caseload of criminal law work.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from Criminal Solicitors at a range of experience levels. Ideally, you will already be Duty qualified or be willing to work towards the Duty Solicitor accreditation
You may be:
• A recently qualified Criminal Solicitor
• Or an experienced Solicitor with significant criminal law experience seeking a progressive and modern practice with a strong track record of advising clients across the broad remit of criminal and regulatory matters in Norwich.

THE FIRM:
With a strong and established presence in the Norwich market, this is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning law firm that places genuine emphasis on its people.

THE PACKAGE:
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong opportunities for career development
• A clear commitment to the development of its staff
• A progressive and forward-thinking approach
• Strong roots and an established reputation within the Norwich market

Why Apply?
This is a superb opportunity for a Criminal Law Solicitor to join a forward-thinking, award-winning practice, working alongside highly regarded Lawyers while benefiting from a supportive environment where your career can flourish.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. Job ref: 5294

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Reference: 215305294 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal

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