Criminal Duty Solicitor - Fast-Paced Career Role

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for a Criminal Duty Solicitor in Newcastle. You will handle a diverse caseload, provide advice and representation at police stations, and undertake court work.

The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a supportive team. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with criminal law experience, with Duty Solicitor accreditation desirable but not essential, and a strong commitment to publicly funded work and access to justice.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified solicitor with experience in criminal law.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to publicly funded work and access to justice for all clients.

Aufgaben

• Provide clear, accurate and timely advice, assistance, and representation to clients across a broad spectrum of criminal matters.
• Manage a busy, fast-moving caseload while maintaining excellent client care and meeting key deadlines.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, including those set by the Legal Aid Agency and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• Accurately recording time, progressing matters efficiently, and meeting agreed billing/performance targets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department, offering support and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Keep legal knowledge up to date, participate in supervision, and maintain relevant accreditations.

Kenntnisse

Criminal law

Publicly funded work

Jobbeschreibung

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for a Criminal Duty Solicitor in Newcastle. You will handle a diverse caseload, provide advice and representation at police stations, and undertake court work.

The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a supportive team. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with criminal law experience, with Duty Solicitor accreditation desirable but not essential, and a strong commitment to publicly funded work and access to justice.