Criminal Duty Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Criminal Duty Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to manage criminal matters, provide representation at police stations and courts, and handle their caseload. The ideal candidate will have advocacy experience and be Duty Qualified. Competitive salary of up to £60,000 DOE. Candidates from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' post-qualification experience in criminal matters.
• Experience conducting own advocacy.
• Experience managing a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle a caseload of criminal matters.
• Provide representation at the Police Station and Magistrates' Court.
• Participate in the out-of-hours rota for Police Station callouts.

Skills

Duty Qualified

Managing own caseload

Advocacy experience

Representation at Magistrates' Court

Representation at Police Station

Job description

Criminal Duty Solicitor, 4+ PQE, Merseyside, up to £60,000 (DOE). A forward thinking employer offering the opportunity to progress your career, the firm provide high quality legal advice to clients nationwide. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job Ref: 0865

THE ROLE:
You will be responsible for managing and handling a caseload of criminal matters, including providing representation at both the Police Station and Magistrates' Court. You will also take part in the out-of-hours rota for Police Station callouts.

THE CANDIDATE:
The appointed candidate must be Duty Qualified and have at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience in managing their own caseload of criminal matters. Including conducting their own advocacy and having management experience. Experience representing clients at both the Magistrates' Court and Police Station is essential.

THE FIRM:
A national practice with an excellent reputation for the services they provide across a range of matters. Calling ambitious Criminal Lawyers seeking a new challenge.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Tatiana Sivakova on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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