Criminal Duty Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor. You will manage a diverse caseload, conduct advocacy, and must be Duty Qualified with over 3 years of post-qualification experience. This role offers a supportive team and competitive salary for the right candidate. Join a firm renowned for its criminal defence excellence and develop your career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in criminal law.
• Experience managing own caseload and conducting advocacy.
• Duty Qualified with experience representing clients at court and police stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse criminal defence caseload.
• Carry out Duty Solicitor responsibilities.
• Represent clients at Magistrates’ Court and Police Station.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Client representation

Magistrates’ Court advocacy

Trial preparation

Education

Duty Solicitor qualification

Job description

Criminal Duty Solicitor / 3+ PQE / South Yorkshire / £50,000 DOE

A well‑regarded firm is looking to appoint an experienced Criminal Solicitor to join its established criminal defence team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to progress their career in criminal law within a supportive environment that champions expertise, collaboration and high professional standards.

Overview

• The appointed solicitor will manage a diverse criminal defence caseload from police station representation and Magistrates’ Court advocacy to trial preparation.
• You will carry out Duty Solicitor responsibilities.
• You must be Duty Qualified with a minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Experience managing your own caseload of criminal matters and conducting your own advocacy.
• Essential requirements include experience representing clients at both the Magistrates’ Court and Police Station.
• On offer is a competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to work in a supportive team.
• Join a firm renowned for its expertise in criminal defence.

How to Apply

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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Job Ref: 2257