Crime Solicitor Recruitment is a specialized legal recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on the criminal law sector across the UK. With deep expertise in placing criminal defence professionals, the firm stands out for its insider perspective, having been founded by ex-criminal defence solicitors who understand the unique demands and opportunities within this niche field.
Operating since April 2000, the consultancy offers personalized and confidential job search services tailored to criminal law practitioners at all career stages. It caters to duty solicitors, police station representatives, barristers, and firms seeking to hire or sell criminal departments, providing market insights, salary reviews, and impartial career advice. The firm is also part of the Ten-Percent Group, which donates 10% of its net profits to charity annually.
Services Offered
- Legal recruitment for crime solicitors
- Recruitment for duty solicitors with MCQ qualification
- Placement for solicitors and barristers with higher rights of audience
- Recruitment for VHCC Supervisors
- Placement for Serious Fraud panel members
- Recruitment for white collar crime specialists
- Placement for in-house advocates
- Recruitment for police station accredited representatives
- Placement for solicitors with or without police station accreditation qualification (PSQ)
- Assistance for freelance duty solicitors
- Salaried duty solicitor recruitment
- Rota slot placement and guidance
- Career advice for newly qualified solicitors
- CV advisory services
- Market reports and vacancy bulletins
- Legal job vacancies database
- Partnership and law firm sales assistance
- Confidential service for lawyers and law firms
The consultancy serves criminal law professionals and firms throughout the UK, focusing on roles in LSC-funded work, VHCC panels, private crime, fraud, and general criminal defence. It supports a wide range of positions, from probationary police station representatives to Grade A and B fee earners, outdoor clerks, and overseas lawyers seeking opportunities in the UK market.
