Duty Criminal Solicitor

Pertemps; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Duty Criminal Solicitor for managing criminal defence cases. The role requires experience in handling criminal matters, strong advocacy skills, and confidence in court representation. This position offers a competitive salary starting at £30,000+, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-call enhancements

Comprehensive training opportunities

Clear routes for progression

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal matters, gained during training or prior defence work.
• Confident attending police stations and court representation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Attend police stations and represent clients at court.
• Participate in the duty rota and provide out-of-hours advice.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Proactive approach to case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor with current Duty Accreditation

Job description

Duty Criminal Solicitor / NQ+ / Greater Manchester / £30,000+ (DOE) / This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor looking to begin their career in criminal law as well as those with higher PQE seeking to progress within a supportive and busy environment – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref:1916

Job Title

Duty Criminal Solicitor

PQE Required

NQ+

Location

Greater Manchester

Salary

£30,000+ (DOE) with On-call Enhancement

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters including attending police stations, representing clients at the Magistrates’ Court and assisting with more complex Crown Court cases where appropriate. The role requires active participation in the duty rota, providing advice and representation both during office hours and on an out-of-hours basis. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will contribute to thorough case preparation and ensure that clients receive high quality, robust and timely legal advice.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with current Duty Accreditation which is essential for this position. You will have experience handling criminal matters whether gained during training, post-qualification or through prior criminal defence work. Strong advocacy skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure and a commitment to delivering high quality client care are crucial. You must also be confident attending police stations and representing clients at the Magistrates’ Court, and willing to participate in the out-of-hours rota. Excellent communication, attention to detail and a proactive approach to case management are all key requirements.

The Firm

This well-established practice is known for its high quality representation, strong client following and dedicated team ethos. You will join a supportive and forward thinking environment offering modern case management systems, ongoing professional development and exposure to a broad range of criminal matters. The firm offers a competitive salary, on-call enhancements, comprehensive training opportunities and clear routes for progression within a respected criminal defence team.

How to Apply

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

Diversity and Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.