Criminal Duty Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Criminal Duty Solicitor role based in Norwich offers the chance to join a long established team within a respected East Anglia practice. You will handle a varied caseload from Magistrates’ Court advocacy to police station advice, in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Applications are welcomed from NQ+ or experienced solicitors with strong criminal law backgrounds who aspire to progress toward Duty Solicitor accreditation and further develop their careers with a respected firm in Norwich.

Qualifications

• A recently qualified Criminal Solicitor
• Or an experienced Solicitor with significant criminal law experience seeking a progressive and modern practice with a strong track record of advising clients across the broad remit of criminal and regulatory matters in Norwich.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for your own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, advising clients at the police station and handling a varied caseload covering Legal Aid general crime and private criminal law matters.

Job description

Criminal Duty Solicitor, Norwich – NQ+ PQE – A long established law firm is looking to appoint a Duty Solicitor into a highly regarded criminal team in East Anglia. Job ref: 5294

JOB TITLE: Criminal Duty Solicitor

PQE: NQ+ PQE

LOCATION: Norwich

SALARY: £DOE

THE OPPORTUNITY

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Law Solicitor to join a progressive and modern practice in Norwich. Working alongside some of the most reputable Lawyers within the criminal law sector, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

THE ROLE

Working closely with experienced and highly regarded Criminal Lawyers, you will be depending on your experience undertaking your own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, assisting and advising clients at the police station as well as handling a varied caseload covering Legal Aid general crime and private criminal law matters. Superb opportunity for someone looking for a real mix and diverse caseload of criminal law work.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from Criminal Solicitors at a range of experience levels. Ideally, you will already be Duty qualified or be willing to work towards the Duty Solicitor accreditation

• A recently qualified Criminal Solicitor
• Or an experienced Solicitor with significant criminal law experience seeking a progressive and modern practice with a strong track record of advising clients across the broad remit of criminal and regulatory matters in Norwich.

THE FIRM

With a strong and established presence in the Norwich market, this is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning law firm that places genuine emphasis on its people.

THE PACKAGE

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong opportunities for career development
• A clear commitment to the development of its staff
• A progressive and forward-thinking approach
• Strong roots and an established reputation within the Norwich market

Why Apply?

This is a superb opportunity for a Criminal Law Solicitor to join a forward-thinking, award-winning practice, working alongside highly regarded Lawyers while benefiting from a supportive environment where your career can flourish.

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