Duty Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Shropshire is looking for an experienced Duty Criminal Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE. This role involves managing a full caseload in a fast-paced criminal law environment, participating in duty rotas for both Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts, and supporting colleagues while liaising with clients. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills and attention to detail. A competitive salary package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in a criminal law environment.
• Experience managing a full caseload of Police Station and Magistrates’ Court matters.
• Willingness to participate in duty rotas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of Police Station and Magistrates’ Court matters.
• Participate in duty rotas for both Magistrates’ Court and Police Stations.
• Support colleagues and liaise with clients.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Attention to detail

Motivated team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Duty Criminal Solicitor, 2+ Years PQE, Shropshire, £50,000+ (DOE) – A new role for an experienced Duty Criminal Solicitor to join a busy team. JOB REF:2006.

• Applications are sought from qualified solicitors or legal executives with experience in a fast-paced criminal law environment.
• You will be responsible for managing a full caseload of Police Station and Magistrates’ Court matters.
• Participating in duty rotas for both Magistrates’ Court and Police Stations.
• Supporting colleagues within the department and liaising with both existing and new clients.
• You will ideally hold higher rights, but not essential.
• It is essential that you have outstanding communication skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated team player with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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