Crime Duty Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in South Yorkshire is seeking a Crime Duty Solicitor with 1 year PQE+ to join their growing Crime Team. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and communication skills and will handle all aspects of criminal defence work. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on internal promotions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for internal promotion

Qualifications

• Demonstrates genuine passion for publicly-funded work.
• Ability to conduct own advocacy in court.
• Experience representing clients at police stations.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at the police station.
• Conduct own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.
• Manage a personal caseload under supervision.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Publicly-funded work

Education

1 year PQE+

Job description

Overview

Are you a Crime Duty Solicitor seeking a new opportunity with a leading Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked Firm?

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 to further your growth within an award-winning Firm.

Type of work

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

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