Criminal Duty Solicitor - Own Your Caseload & Courtwork

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

Job summary

A law firm is currently seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their established team in the UK. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, interviewing clients, attending Court, and ensuring efficient billing. The ideal candidate will have experience in criminal law and the flexibility to attend training and work outside normal hours. A competitive salary range is offered along with benefits like a company pension and holidays.

Benefits

Company pension

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload in criminal law.
• Ability to liaise with Courts, CPS, Police, and Counsel.
• Flexibility to attend training courses and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Interview and advise clients.
• Manage casework from inception to conclusion.
• Ensure timely billing of casework.
• Regularly review cases.
• Attend Court to deal with clients.

Skills

Client interviewing

Casework management

Legal billing

Court attendance

Up-to-date legal knowledge

Job description

A law firm is currently seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their established team in the UK. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, interviewing clients, attending Court, and ensuring efficient billing. The ideal candidate will have experience in criminal law and the flexibility to attend training and work outside normal hours. A competitive salary range is offered along with benefits like a company pension and holidays.