Crime/Duty Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London practice seeks an ambitious Criminal Duty Solicitor ready to accelerate their career. Offering freedom, autonomy, and flexible remote working, this role involves representation at police stations and magistrates' courts, alongside reputable senior lawyers. Ideal candidates will have 2-4+ years PQE and a commitment to client care.

Qualifications

• Criminal Duty Solicitor with 2-4+ Years of relevant PQE.
• Dynamic and personable individual required.
• Commitment to client care essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend police stations to advise and represent clients.
• Provide support with briefs to Counsel.
• Work alongside Senior Lawyers on complex cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Advocacy skills

Teamwork

Job description

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Exciting opportunity for an ambitious, go-getting Duty solicitor looking to take the next step and accelerate their career.

The Firm:

This practice consistently punches well above its weight and now has a reputation for delivering first-class legal services to its clients.

Freedom, autonomy, and flexibility are heavily promoted within this practice, with the opportunity for remote working from home.

The Role:

This practice seeks a Criminal Duty Solicitor with 2-4+ Years of relevant PQE to join their West-End Office.

This role will include attending Police Stations to advise and represent clients at the Magistrates court. You will also provide support with briefs to Counsel.

You will be working alongside highly reputable Senior Lawyers on complex cases and have the opportunity to hone your practice to an advanced level and thus accelerate your career.

Requirements & Salary:

• You will be a Criminal Duty Solicitor with 2-4+ Years of relevant PQE
• You will be a dynamic and personable individual
• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Have excellent advocacy skills and a commitment to client care
• Salary is highly competitive, negotiable, and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.