Criminal Duty Solicitor

Legals 4 Lawyers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their established team. The role requires advising clients, managing casework, and attending court. Applicants must be admitted as a Solicitor with a CLAS certificate. The position includes flexible working once court duties are completed, and requires strong legal knowledge and excellent communication skills. Experience in Legal Aid practice is preferred. The firm is located in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legal Aid practice is necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and on one's own initiative.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage casework.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing and advising clients.
• Managing cases from inception to conclusion.
• Attending Court and Police Station as required.

Skills

Court experience

CLAS Certificate

Legal Aid knowledge

Client Care

Drafting & Advocacy skills

Education

Admission as a Solicitor

CLAS certificate (Duty)

Job description

Benefits SalaryRange : £40-48,000padeponexp Companypension Holidays20daysplusbankholidays Thisrolehasanelementofflexibleworkingoncecourt / policestationworkiscompleted.

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

Job Summary Our well-established client law firm based in Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire is currently seeking Criminal Duty Solicitors to join their established team in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex Courts.

Duties Include

• Interviewing and advising clients.
• Undertaking casework managing the case from inception to conclusion.
• Administration of casework and keeping case management system up to date.
• Ensuring that casework is promptly and efficiently billed and sending bills to private clients and claiming interim payments from the Legal Aid Agency whenever appropriate.
• Regular review of cases.
• Attending Court (including Saturday Court) to deal with clients.
• Keeping up to date with the changes in law and practice.
• Attending training courses.
• Attending Police Station when required even outside normal hours.
• To hold the 24 hour Emergency Line as requested.

Qualifications

• Admission as a Solicitor and holding the CLAS certificate (Duty).
• Ability to work on one's own initiative with limited supervision; Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of Legal Aid practice.
• Knowledge of billing and Legal procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage casework.
• Legible handwriting.

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This role has an element of flexible working once court / police station work is completed.

Skills Required

• Court : 1 year (required); Licence Certification; CLAS Certificate (required); Legal Aid, Client Care, Drafting & Advocacy skills; Accreditation.

Work Type F / t Permanent Work Location : In person

Application Process

• Legals 4 Lawyers will try and respond to all applications for the role within 72hours.

However, we experience high volumes of applications and if you have not heard from us within this period of time, unfortunately your application will not have been successful.

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