Criminal Duty Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking a skilled Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding legal team. The role offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £47,000 based on experience. The successful candidate will represent defendants in court, offer legal guidance in criminal charges, and advise clients at police stations. Candidates must hold the required Duty Solicitor Accreditation and have at least 1 year of PQE in Criminal Law. Benefits include health care and holiday pay.

Benefits

Benefit Scheme

Health Care

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Accreditations under the Duty Solicitor Scheme and police station accreditation required.
• Experience with high caseloads in Criminal Law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants during hearings at the magistrate's court.
• Advise individuals detained at police stations.
• Defend clients during bail hearings and other early stages of proceedings.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

1-year PQE in Criminal law

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a Legal 500 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 £37,000 - £47,000 depending on experience.

The right candidate must be police station accredited.

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.
• At least 1-year PQE in Criminal law matters.
• Dealing with high caseloads from start to completion in Criminal Law.

Benefits:

• Benefit Scheme
• Health Care
• Holiday Pay

How to Apply:

If you or someone you know would like to apply, please contact Aanisah Khan via email or phone.

We also welcome referrals for this position; a successful recommendation would be worth £250.