Criminal Duty Solicitor – Police Station Accredited

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking a skilled Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding legal team. The role offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £47,000 based on experience. The successful candidate will represent defendants in court, offer legal guidance in criminal charges, and advise clients at police stations. Candidates must hold the required Duty Solicitor Accreditation and have at least 1 year of PQE in Criminal Law. Benefits include health care and holiday pay.

Benefits

Benefit Scheme

Health Care

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Accreditations under the Duty Solicitor Scheme and police station accreditation required.
• Experience with high caseloads in Criminal Law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants during hearings at the magistrate's court.
• Advise individuals detained at police stations.
• Defend clients during bail hearings and other early stages of proceedings.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Duty Solicitor Accreditation

1-year PQE in Criminal law

Job description

A legal recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking a skilled Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding legal team. The role offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £47,000 based on experience. The successful candidate will represent defendants in court, offer legal guidance in criminal charges, and advise clients at police stations. Candidates must hold the required Duty Solicitor Accreditation and have at least 1 year of PQE in Criminal Law. Benefits include health care and holiday pay.