Consultant Duty Solicitor

Ashmans Solicitors; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm as a Consultant Duty Solicitor, offering you the freedom to manage your own caseload while receiving support from a prestigious brand. This role is designed for experienced solicitors who value flexibility and independence, allowing you to work on your terms. With a generous fee share model, you can maximize your earning potential while contributing to a collaborative team culture. Embrace the opportunity to shape your ideal working life with a firm that prioritizes ethical values and professional growth.

Benefits

70% Fee Share on Own-Client Work

50% Fee Share on Duty Cases

Access to Out-of-Hours Rota

Support from Experienced Colleagues

Association with a Trusted Legal Brand

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with current duty solicitor accreditation required.
• Strong client focus and autonomous case management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and represent clients in various legal proceedings.
• Deliver strategic legal advice with integrity and care.

Skills

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

Advocacy Skills

Client Management

Negotiation Skills

Legal Advisory Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Advanced Case Management Technology

Job description

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Managing Director at Ashmans | Specialist in High-Stakes Criminal Defence & Reputation Protection | Criminal Defence for Professionals | Justice with…

Consultant Duty Solicitor – Flexible & Self-Employed

Fully Flexible | Self-Employed Consultant Model

Generous Fee Share: 70% Own-Client | 50% Duty Work

Remote & On-the-Ground Support | Legal 500-Ranked | Lexcel-Accredited

Looking to work independently—but not alone?

At Ashmans Solicitors, we offer experienced criminal defence solicitors the opportunity to work with complete flexibility while enjoying the support, systems, and reputation of a nationally recognised firm.

Whether you want more control over your schedule, higher earning potential, or a more fulfilling work environment—our consultant model is designed for professionals who value freedom, fairness, and alignment with strong ethical values.

Work Your Way

This role offers true flexibility. You choose your hours (minimum compliance: 50 hours/month) and manage your caseload on your terms—while being part of a firm that supports your success at every step.

What You’ll Do

As a Consultant Duty Solicitor, you will:

• Manage your own caseload or cases generated via the duty rota
• Represent clients across police station, Magistrates’ Court, and Crown Court proceedings
• Deliver thoughtful, strategic legal advice with integrity and care
• Use our legal tech systems to focus on outcomes, not overhead.
• Contribute to our wider team culture as a respected, independent professional

Who You Are

• A qualified solicitor with current duty solicitor accreditation
• Confident managing cases autonomously, with a strong client focus
• Equipped with solid advocacy, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Deeply aligned with Compassion, Integrity, and Trust

What You’ll Receive

• 70% fee share on own-client work
• 50% fee share on duty cases
• Access to out-of-hours rota and attendance payments
• Use of advanced case management technology
• Support from experienced colleagues, when needed
• Association with a trusted, prestigious legal brand

Why Ashmans?

We believe in empowering great solicitors to work the way that suits them best. With us, you’ll have freedom without isolation, autonomy without compromise, and flexibility without losing your place in a like-minded, ethical legal community.

Interested in Joining?

We welcome applications from experienced, accredited solicitors who are ready to build their ideal working life.

Email your CV and short cover letter to:

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Let us know your availability and why this opportunity aligns with your goals.

*Subject to T&Cs. Ashmans Solicitors is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Legal 500-ranked. Lexcel-accredited. SRA-regulated.

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