Criminal Defence Direct - Police Station Representatives
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CDD1 |
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Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.
We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together.
Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.
If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Interested in Law? Looking to Start Your Legal Career?
Whether you’re a recent LPC graduate, a law student seeking experience, or simply exploring a career in criminal defence, we want to hear from you!
We’re hiring Legal Advisors to join our Criminal Defence Direct team — providing vital telephone legal advice to people detained at police stations across the country. You’ll play a real part in protecting people’s rights, often in high-pressure situations.
Why Apply?
No prior criminal law experience needed full training and support provided
Opportunity to gain your Police Station Accreditation
A paid role that gives hands on legal experience
Great preparation for a future as a solicitor or legal professional
A written exam forms part of the recruitment process. If you are successful you will be offered a conditional offer subject to you passing the written exam, this is a full accreditation to become a qualified Police Station Representative.
What You'll Be Doing:
Giving clear, calm legal advice by phone
Managing and updating legal cases
Working with supervisors and legal experts
Supporting people in some of the most difficult moments of their lives
Keeping detailed records and following professional legal standards
What We're Looking For:
LPC graduates or individuals with a strong interest in criminal law
Great communication and time management skills
A cool head, sound judgement, and empathy under pressure
Integrity and a respect for confidentiality
Why join Us?
Police Station Accreditation
Professional development and mentorship
33 days holiday (including bank holidays – pro rata)
Extra birthday and long service leave
Pension scheme and professional membership payments
Supportive, inclusive working environment
Employee referral scheme