Criminal Duty Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional law firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a skilled Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding team. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience. Responsibilities include representing clients in hearings, providing legal guidance, and advising clients at police stations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years PQE and Duty Solicitor Accreditation.

Benefits

Benefit Scheme

Health Care

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Must hold Duty Solicitor Accreditation under the Duty Solicitor Scheme.
• 3-5 years PQE in Criminal Duty Solicitor roles required.
• Experience in dealing with high caseloads in Criminal Law.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants during hearings at magistrate's court.
• Offer guidance on criminal charges and evidence.
• Defend clients at bail hearings and first appearances.
• Advise detained individuals during police interviews.

Skills

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

3-5 Years PQE in Criminal Law

Experience with high caseloads

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a professional law firm based in West Yorkshire. They are looking for a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work amongst the legal experts and progress your career. Please find below further details with regards to the position.

This role pays a competitive salary of 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities as a Criminal Duty Solicitor

• Represent defendants during hearings at the magistrate's court, often in the early stages of criminal proceedings.
• Offer guidance on criminal charges, the strength of the evidence, and potential consequences.
• Defend clients at bail hearings, first appearances, and sometimes during sentencing.
• Advise individuals detained at police stations during interviews and questioning.

About you as a Criminal Duty Solicitor

• Duty Solicitor Accreditation under the Duty Solicitor Scheme, usually including a police station accreditation.
• 3-5 Years PQE in Criminal Duty Solicitor.
• Dealing with high caseloads from start to completion in Criminal Law.

Benefits

• Benefit Scheme
• Health Care
• Holiday Pay

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Criminal Duty Solicitor vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, (url removed), or via phone at (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.