Join Us

If you are passionate about working in Criminal Defence and are interested in joining us we’d love to hear from you. Whatever stage you are at in your career, whether you are just starting out or are a fully qualified duty solicitor, higher rights advocate, or barrister, please contact us to make a vacancy enquiry.

Click the links below to download job descriptions for some of the roles we have within the firm:

Solicitor 

Barrister 

Higher Rights Advocate

Paralegal

WORK EXPERIENCE

We are delighted to be able to offer work experience placements to those who are considering pursuing a legal career within the Criminal Justice System.  Due to the nature of the work we deal with, and the requirement for those undertaking placements to travel to local courthouses and police stations to observe proceedings, we only accept applications from those aged 18 or over who are able to transport themselves (either using private or public transport).  If you are are interested in undertaking work experience with Hill Twine Solicitors & Barristers please send your CV and covering letter to Sarah Hill: [email protected].

Please note, we receive a lot of requests for work experience and will prioritise applications from those who demonstrate an understanding of our firm and the work we do.  Applications which are obviously speculative from those whom it is apparent have not taken the time to learn something about the firm, will not be considered.

Duty Solicitor – Full Time or Part Time (Minimum of 3 Days Per Week)

We are currently looking to recruit a fully qualified duty solicitor. The successful candidate will be:

• A member of the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLSA)
• Eligible to undertake duty work with immediate effect and be included on the next CRM12 submission to join the Bournemouth & Poole Duty Scheme
• Committed to a career in Criminal Defence
• Willing to undertake all aspects of a solicitor’s role, including police station attendance, trial advocacy, and managing a caseload
• Committed to their own personal development, including maintaining training standards and LAA contract compliance
• Willing to work at least 3 days a week

Salary starting point: £34,000 (subject to negotiation).

The application deadline is 31 January 2024. Application is by CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Sarah Hill: [email protected].

Solicitor – Full Time or Part Time (Minimum of 3 Days Per Week)

We are absolutely delighted to offer the opportunity for a qualified solicitor to join our firm and undertake the necessary assessments to become a duty solicitor.  This role is being offered with the intention that the successful applicant continues to work with us post-qualification as a duty solicitor. The successful candidate will:

• Have completed the LPC or passed the SQE1 and SQE2 and have been/about to be admitted to the Roll.
• Be passionate about pursuing a career in Criminal Defence
• Willing to undertake all aspects of a solicitor’s role, including police station attendance, trial advocacy, and managing a caseload
• Committed to their own personal development, including maintaining training standards and LAA contract compliance
• Demonstrate an aptitude for courtroom advocacy, client care, and criminal litigation
• Have excellent IT skills
• Be willing to go through the accreditation process to become a duty solicitor (qualifying through Cardiff University).

The application deadline is 31 January 2024. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to offer the role to the right candidate prior to the application deadline. Application is by CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Sarah Hill: [email protected].

Salary starting point: £31,000 (subject to negotiation).