criminal-duty-solicitor

enl; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their team in the Somerset area. The role involves advising on a broad range of criminal matters, including emergency responses and custody considerations.

You will interact with clients, specialists, and prosecutors to ensure fair proceedings and rigorous representation. The ideal candidate is a qualified duty Solicitor or someone who can obtain qualification with support.

Qualifications

• Qualified duty Solicitor (or eligible for qualification)
• Ability to handle high-pressure, sensitive custody matters
• Experience with police station representation and magistrates' court advocacy
• Strong analytical thinking and client-focused communication

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls via rota system
• Ensure lawfulness of custody procedures and fair treatment of detainees
• Consult with clients on allegations
• Review police disclosure information
• Submit prepared statements and representations
• Represent clients during questioning and bail considerations
• Liaise with prosecutors and manage court appearances

Skills

Resilience under pressure

Emotional intelligence

Assertiveness and independence

Rapid analytical thinking

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

Criminal Duty Solicitor | Somerset | 1-4 PQE | competitive salary DOE, overtime pay

This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join a legal firm known for their supportive and collaborative culture. There are also clear steps to progress and develop your career.

The role

The appointed individual will take a role in advising on a comprehensive range of matters, including:

• Responding to emergency calls via the local rota system
• Ensuring custody officers and investigators follow proper legal rules and treat detainees fairly
• Consult with clients to discuss allegations
• Review disclosure information from the police
• Submit prepared statements
• Sit with clients during formal questioning, providing advice in real time
• Make representations to police custody officers regarding release on bail or police detention limits
• Represent unrepresented defendants
• Managing first appearances and remands
• Conducting basic hearings
• Liaising with prosecutors

The candidate

The ideal candidate is a qualified duty Solicitor, however, assistance for the right candidate to become qualified could be provided. the successful candidate will also have qualities such as:

• Resilience under pressure
• Exceptional emotional intelligence
• Assertiveness and independence
• Rapid analytical thinking
• Adaptability and flexibilityyou should also have some experience in matters such as:
• Handling police station representation
• Conducting magistrates'’ court advocacy
• Organising high-volume casework

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.