Criminal Duty Solicitor

Legals 4 Lawyers; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in the UK is looking for experienced Criminal Duty Solicitors to manage their own caseloads and represent clients in various courts. The role involves interviewing clients, legal administration, ensuring timely billing and attending court when necessary. Ideal candidates should be familiar with criminal law practices and client advisory, and must be ready to handle training and emergencies as required. A competitive salary in the range of £40-48,000 based on experience is offered.

Benefits

Company pension

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing caseloads in criminal law.
• Ability to liaise with courts and legal bodies.
• Proven skills in interviewing and advising clients.

Responsibilities

• Interview and advise clients effectively.
• Manage cases from inception to conclusion.
• Attend court and manage the casework efficiently.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Client advisory skills

Case management

Job description

Job Description

Benefits

Salary Range: £40-48,000pa dep on exp

Company pension

Holidays 20 days plus bank holidays

Job Summary

Our well-established client law firm based in Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire is currently seeking Criminal Duty Solicitors to join their established team in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex Courts. The successful Duty Solicitors will be managing their own caseload and will be representing clients in a mixture of criminal law matters, where you will be liaising with Courts, CPS, Police, Counsel and any other professional body.

• Ideally the Criminal Duty Solicitor will already be on the rota or due to commence being on there.

Duties Include

Interviewing and advising clients.

Undertaking casework managing the case from inception to conclusion.

Administration of casework and keeping case management system up to date.

Ensuring that casework is promptly and efficiently billed and sending bills to private clients and claiming interim payments from the Legal Aid Agency whenever appropriate.

Regular review of cases

Attending Court (including Saturday Court) to deal with clients.

Keeping up to date with the changes in law and practice.

Attending training courses.

Attending Police Station when required even outside normal hours.

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