Criminal Duty Solicitor

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

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join a law firm in Greater Manchester. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience. Responsibilities include representing defendants during court hearings, providing guidance on charges, and protecting clients' rights. Ideal candidates will have Duty Solicitor Accreditation and 2-5 years of experience in this field. Benefits include a benefits scheme, healthcare, and holiday pay.

Benefits

Benefit Scheme

Health Care

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Duty Solicitor Accreditation under the Duty Solicitor Scheme, including police station accreditation.
• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience as a Criminal Duty Solicitor.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants during hearings at the magistrate's court.
• Offer guidance on criminal charges and potential consequences.
• Defend clients at bail hearings and first appearances.
• Attend interviews under caution and protect clients' legal rights.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

2-5 Years PQE in Criminal Duty Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a professional law firm based in Greater Manchester. They are looking for a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding legal team.

Position

This role pays a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend interviews under caution and protect clients' legal rights.

Qualifications

• Duty Solicitor Accreditation under the Duty Solicitor Scheme, usually including a police station accreditation.
• 2-5 Years PQE in Criminal Duty Solicitor.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Benefit Scheme
• Health Care
• Holiday Pay

Next Steps

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, or via phone at . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.