Criminal Duty Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to provide representation to clients and manage a varied caseload. Required qualifications include 1+ years PQE in criminal law and strong advocacy skills. The role offers competitive salary up to £47,000 and a range of benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and ongoing training. This position is ideal for solicitors who are dedicated to quality representation and seek personal and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Care

Dedicated administrative support

Firm‑issued laptop

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive supervision from experienced mentors

Qualifications

• Solicitor with at least 1 year of PQE in criminal matters preferred.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills are necessary.
• Strong IT proficiency and confidence in case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide representation to clients detained in police stations.
• Conduct advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court and may appear in the Crown Court.
• Manage a varied caseload spanning criminal offences.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in criminal matters

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

JOB TITLE

Criminal Duty Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED

1+ PQE

LOCATION

West Yorkshire

SALARY

Up to £47,000 DOE

THE ROLE

In this role, you will provide representation to clients detained in police stations and manage a varied caseload spanning the full spectrum of criminal offences. You will conduct advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court including summary trials and may appear in the Crown Court where higher rights are held. You will play a vital role in delivering consistently high quality representation to all clients while contributing to a positive, supportive and collaborative team environment.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor with at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters and a strong interest in publicly funded legal work. Crime duty accreditation is preferred but not essential and successful applicants without accreditation will be supported to achieve it. You will bring excellent communication and advocacy skills, strong IT proficiency and confidence in using case management systems. A pragmatic, professional and positive approach is essential, along with the ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision. You will have strong attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure, as well as the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with clients and colleagues.

THE FIRM

This is your chance to join a positive and supportive working environment with exposure to industry specialists and genuine career development opportunities within an award winning firm.

BENEFITS

• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Care
• Dedicated administrative support
• Firm‑issued laptop
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive supervision from experienced mentors
• A range of additional perks and benefits
• Plus much more…

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