Solicitor, Swansea
Solicitors at the Public Defender Service work in a fast-paced environment providing criminal defence representation at police stations, Magistrates' Court advocacy, and litigation and advocacy at the Crown Courts. They collaborate across offices, share resources, and participate in peer learning while having opportunities to specialise in areas such as prison law or youth court. The role involves continuous professional development through advanced training programmes and contributing to national projects and policy work. Working as part of a supportive and values-driven team, they deliver compassionate representation to people navigating the criminal justice system.
What they're looking for
- Motivated by public service and committed to criminal defence
- Ability to work in a supportive, ambitious and values-driven team
Qualifications
- Solicitor, Barrister or CFilex fully qualified to practice in England and Wales
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Irish citizens, Commonwealth citizens, and eligible EU/EEA and Turkish nationals with rights under the EUSS.
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