Criminal Duty Solicitor (Publicly Funded) – 1+ PQE

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive work environment

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is assisting a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked firm in recruiting a Crime Duty Solicitor. The role is open to candidates with 1 year PQE+ and the ability to work across the duty solicitor rota, representing clients from the police station through to the Magistrates’ Court.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits within a supportive team environment, with potential for progression in a well-established practice known for its excellence in

Qualifications

• 1 year PQE+ as Duty Solicitor or working towards duty status
• Strong advocacy and communication skills
• Experience in criminal defence from police station to court

Responsibilities

• All aspects of criminal defence work from the Police Station through to the Court.
• Representing clients at the police station (including being part of the out-of-hours rota)
• Conducting own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
• Responsible for your own caseload under supervision

Skills

Criminal defence

Advocacy

Courtroom experience

Public funding knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is assisting a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked firm in recruiting a Crime Duty Solicitor. The role is open to candidates with 1 year PQE+ and the ability to work across the duty solicitor rota, representing clients from the police station through to the Magistrates’ Court.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits within a supportive team environment, with potential for progression in a well-established practice known for its excellence in