Criminal Duty Solicitor – Publicly Funded Defence

Law Staff; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking a Crime Duty Solicitor for a leading Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm in the UK. The role is available on a full- or part-time basis and focuses on criminal defence from police stations through to court, with an emphasis on advocacy and client communication.

Join a firm recognised in top rankings and committed to internal promotions, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year PQE+ Duty Solicitor
• Passion for publicly-funded work with strong advocacy and communication skills
• Experience handling criminal defence matters

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations and in court (out-of-hours rota)
• Conduct own advocacy in Magistrates’ Court
• Manage own caseload under supervision

Skills

Criminal defence

Advocacy

Duty solicitor

Job description

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking a Crime Duty Solicitor for a leading Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm in the UK. The role is available on a full- or part-time basis and focuses on criminal defence from police stations through to court, with an emphasis on advocacy and client communication.

Join a firm recognised in top rankings and committed to internal promotions, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.