Crime Duty Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive work environment

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is assisting a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked firm in recruiting a Crime Duty Solicitor. The role is open to candidates with 1 year PQE+ and the ability to work across the duty solicitor rota, representing clients from the police station through to the Magistrates’ Court.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits within a supportive team environment, with potential for progression in a well-established practice known for its excellence in

Qualifications

• 1 year PQE+ as Duty Solicitor or working towards duty status
• Strong advocacy and communication skills
• Experience in criminal defence from police station to court

Responsibilities

• All aspects of criminal defence work from the Police Station through to the Court.
• Representing clients at the police station (including being part of the out-of-hours rota)
• Conducting own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
• Responsible for your own caseload under supervision

Skills

Criminal defence

Advocacy

Courtroom experience

Public funding knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Are you a Crime Duty Solicitor seeking a new opportunity with a leading Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked Firm?In exchange, the Firm provides a competitive salary and benefits package, with a positive and supportive work environment in a team takes pride in internal promotions.

Our client is seeking a 1 year PQE+ Duty Solicitor to join the Crime Team on a full or part-time basis and may consider a candidate working towards duty status DOE. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for publicly-funded work along with advocacy and communication skills.

Joining a team of industry specialists this is an ideal opportunity further your growth within an award-winning Firm.

Crime Duty Solicitor role:

• All aspects of criminal defence work from the Police Station through to the Court. Your main responsibilities will include
• Representing clients at the police station (including being part of the out-of-hours rota)
• Conducting own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
• Responsible for your own caseload under the supervision

The Firm:

With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement.

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