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.

Are you an LPC graduate looking to kickstart your legal career in criminal law?

We are continuously seeking dedicated individuals to join our Criminal Defence Direct team, providing essential telephone legal advice to clients detained at police stations. This is an ongoing recruitment due to the nature of the role.

The position operates on a 24/7 rota basis, reflecting the demands of police station work.

Shifts are worked on a rotating schedule and include:

06:00 - 14:00 14:00–22:00 and 22:00–06:00.

Police Station Accreditation is provided as part of the role, an excellent stepping stone for your legal career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, concise legal advice over the phone to police station detainees
• Manage and progress cases efficiently while meeting commercial targets
• Collaborate with supervisors and team leaders to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely follow-up on all cases
• Deliver empathetic, professional client care during high-stress situations
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards at all times

Qualifications and Skills:

• LPC graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of criminal law is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain Police Station Accreditation
• Hands-on experience in criminal law
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays - pro rata
• Professional membership payments
  
• Professional development
• Employee referral scheme
• Birthday leave
• Additional long service leave

If you're a proactive LPC graduate eager to grow in criminal law, apply now to join our dynamic team!