Criminal Duty Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ PQE for a role in Shropshire. The firm offers flexible/hybrid working and a supportive Crime Team environment.

The ideal candidate will have Duty Solicitor accreditation or eligibility, with experience advising and representing clients at police stations, Magistrates' Courts, and in criminal proceedings. You will manage a busy caseload and provide high-quality legal advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal law and duty solicitor work.
• Strong advocacy and client-care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients at police stations and in courts.

Skills

Criminal Law

Duty Solicitor

Advocacy

Police Stations

Caseload management

Communication

Client focus

Job description

Criminal Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Shropshire | Competitive DOE | Flexible/Hybrid Working Available | an excellent opportunity for a motivated and passionate Criminal Solicitor to join a growing Criminal Defence team has just presented itself. A well-established and highly regarded firm is looking to expand their supportive and respected practice.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor to join a well-established Crime Team in Shrewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Criminal Solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation, or an experienced solicitor who is eligible to undertake criminal duty solicitor work.

The successful candidate will have experience advising and representing clients at police stations, Magistrates' Courts and in criminal proceedings, together with the ability to manage their own caseload and provide high-quality legal advice.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within criminal law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation or eligibility to undertake Duty Solicitor work.
• Strong advocacy and client-care skills.
• Experience attending police stations and Magistrates' Courts.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A professional and client-focused approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and supportive team, with the chance to develop your career within a respected criminal law practice.

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