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Build Your Legal Career with ASL Solicitors & Advocates

Join a nationally recognised firm where talent is nurtured, advocacy is valued, and every team member makes a difference.

Accreditations & Memberships

ASL Solicitors & Advocates is recognised and regulated by leading UK legal bodies, reflecting our commitment to professional excellence.

Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

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Proud members of The Law Society of England & Wales.

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Approved by the Legal Aid Agency to provide Legal Aid representation

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Accredited with Cyber Essentials

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Authorised & Accredited by the Law Society – Criminal Litigation

Holder of the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) Accreditation

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Why Lawyers Choose ASL

ASL Solicitors & Advocates has been a trusted leader in criminal defence for over 25 years. We specialise in serious organised crime, complex crime, violent crime, murder cases, drug offences, sexual offences, and rape cases, providing expert representation through our 24-hour emergency service and nationwide network.

Established Reputation

Over 25 years of recognised excellence across the UK

Real Courtroom Experience

From police stations to Crown Courts you'll handle meaningful caseloads from day one

Supportive Culture

A firm that invests in your growth, wellbeing, and progression

Open Positions

1. Newly Qualified Solicitor
Nationwide | Full-Time

Start your career where it counts. As an NQ at ASL, you'll be supported by experienced senior solicitors while building real advocacy skills across criminal law.

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What we're looking for:

  • Recently completed training contract or LPC/SQE qualified

  • Strong commitment to client care

  • Eagerness to develop across practice areas

2. Duty Solicitor
Birmingham | Full-Time

Experienced representation when it matters most. We're recruiting accredited Duty Solicitors to join our busy teams across three key cities, covering police station and court duty work.

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What we're looking for:

  • Current Duty Solicitor accreditation (Law Society Criminal Litigation)

  • Experience in police station representation and Magistrates/Crown Court

  • Ability to work under pressure with professionalism

3. Paralegal
Nationwide | Full-Time / Part-Time

The backbone of great legal work. Our paralegals work closely with solicitors on live cases conducting research, preparing bundles, managing client communications, and supporting court preparation.

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What we're looking for:

  • Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

  • Strong organisational and written communication skills

  • Prior legal office experience preferred

4. Legal Consultant
Nationwide | Flexible / Consultancy Basis

Bring your expertise. Work your way. We work with experienced legal consultants on a project and retained basis across our practice areas. If you have specialist knowledge and want flexibility, we'd like to hear from you.

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What we're looking for:

  • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in relevant practice areas

  • Self-motivated with strong client management skills

  • Open to flexible or remote working arrangements

5. Police Station Representative
Birmingham | Full-Time / Shift-Based

On the frontline of criminal defence. Our PSRs attend police stations around the clock, advising clients at the earliest and often most critical stage of their case.

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What we're looking for:

  • Accredited Police Station Representative (or working towards accreditation)

  • Calm under pressure, reliable, and client-focused

  • Willingness to cover on-call/out-of-hours shifts

We're hiring across multiple roles and locations. Find the position that fits where you are in your career.

Starting out? We'll help you get there.

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At ASL, we believe in giving the next generation of legal professionals a genuine foundation. Our early careers programmes are designed to offer real exposure — not just observation.

Early Careers & Internships

Business Meeting Discussion

ASL Mentoring Scheme

​Programme Overview

  • Format: Virtual

  • Age Requirement: 18+

  • Duration: 3 months

  • Capacity: 10 people for phase 1 (quarter 1)

  • Commitment: 15-30 min session (1/ month for 3 months)

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Structure & Sessions

  • Step 1: Introductory Session & Careers Advice

  • Step 2: CV Review

  • Step 3: Next Stages

Summer Internship Programme

1–2 weeks | Unpaid | Available in Birmingham

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Spend your summer inside a busy, nationally recognised law firm. You’ll shadow a solicitor, sit in on client consultations, assist with case preparation, attend Crown Court hearings, and gain a real understanding of legal practice at pace.

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Eligibility

Open to:

  • Penultimate Year Law Students

  • Final Year Law Students

  • PGDL Students

  • LPC Students

  • Bar Finals Students

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How to Apply

Submit Your Application

Send your CV and a short cover letter via the form below

Initial Review

Our HR team reviews all applications within 5 working days

Interview

Shortlisted candidates are invited for a call or in-person interview

Offer & Onboarding

Successful applicants receive a formal offer & a structured onboarding plan

Don't See the Right Role?

We're always open to hearing from talented legal professionals. Send us your CV and a brief note about what you're looking for we'll be in touch if something fits.

All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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