Crime Duty Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Lexcel accredited law firm in London is seeking a Crime Duty Solicitor for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, at least one year’s experience, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload. This role allows for hybrid or remote work options, promoting a balanced professional environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in crime.
• Technically proficient in all aspects of criminal defence.
• Ability to operate a computer-based case management system.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients detained at police stations.
• Attend police stations for various legal matters like assault, fraud, and theft.
• Handle a complex caseload of criminal matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care skills

Technical proficiency in criminal defence

IT literate

Education

Crime duty accreditation

Job description

Position Title:Crime Duty Solicitors
Location:London
Salary:55,000 - £65,000 plus bens
Reference:36478
Work Type:Office based, Hybrid or Remote


Lexcel accredited practice in London seeks a Crime Solicitor with duty status seeking a full-time, permanent basis, or consultant solicitors.

Joining our client’s thriving crime team based in London, the successful applicant will utilise their skills and expertise to handle a complex caseload of criminal matters with minimal supervision.

To put you forward for this position, we require your ideal salary and location and notice period.

Responsibilities:

Representing clients detained at police stations
Attending police stations
Murder and manslaughter
ABH and GBH
Assault
Fraud
Drug offences
Robbery
Theft
Road traffic offences
Sexual allegations

The Candidate

Duty Solicitors with at least one year’s experience in crime
Crime duty accreditation is a pre requisite however, if you are nearing this, please apply
Technically proficient in all aspects of criminal defence
IT literate with the ability to operate a computer-based case management system
Excellent communication and client care skills will be crucial


The Firm

Our client with 4 offices is a leading law firm that has been serving clients from across London and the surrounding areas for many years. Their dedication to excellence has been acknowledged nationally through several awards and accreditations, including Lexcel. Their expertise spans a vast array of legal disciplines, with a number of highly respected professionals advising within each group. Client care is at the core of the practice, an approach which has secured our client’s position as a strong competitor at both local and national levels.


Duty Solicitor – Crime - Solicitor

For further details of this Crime Duty Solicitor vacancy, please contact Marcus Stevens quoting reference 36478

We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender Identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage.

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