Criminal Duty Solicitor

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

Job summary

A law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their legal team. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have Duty Solicitor Accreditation and 3-5 years PQE in Criminal Law, dealing with high caseloads. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits scheme, including health care and holiday pay.

Benefits

Benefit Scheme

Health Care

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in Criminal Duty Solicitor.
• Experience in advising clients at police stations.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Attend police stations to advise and represent clients.
• Offer guidance on criminal charges and potential consequences.
• Defend clients at bail hearings and sentencing.

Skills

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

Experience in Criminal Law

High caseload management

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a growing law firm based in Greater Manchester. 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:

• Attend police stations to advise and represent clients detained or interviewed under caution.
• Offer guidance on criminal charges, the strength of the evidence, and potential consequences.
• Defend clients at bail hearings, first appearances, and sometimes during sentencing.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.

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.