Criminal Duty Solicitor

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

Job summary

A growing law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and presents an excellent opportunity to advance in your legal career. Responsibilities include representing clients at police stations and during bail hearings while maintaining ethical standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and Duty Solicitor Accreditation.

Benefits

Benefit Scheme

Health Care

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Must have Duty Solicitor Accreditation and 3-5 years of experience in criminal law.
• Ability to provide support in police stations and high-pressure situations.
• Strong ethical standards and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Duty Solicitor Accreditation under the Duty Solicitor Scheme

3-5 Years PQE in Criminal Law

Ability to handle high caseloads

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.