Duty Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Duty Criminal Solicitor to join a well-established national law firm in Telford. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of serious criminal matters, ensuring quality representation for clients in both police stations and courts. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment focused on client care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to own vehicle

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in criminal law.
• Proven track record in handling serious offenses.
• Ability to attend police stations and represent clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Handling a range of criminal matters including bail applications and serious offenses.
• Representing clients at police stations and in magistrates’ courts.
• Motivating clients with high-quality service across various cases.

Skills

Criminal Law Expertise

Client Representation

Court Attendance

Case Management

Education

Duty Status

Job description

Duty Criminal Solicitor, 2+ Years PQE, up to circa £55,000 (DOE), Telford - This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Duty Criminal Solicitor to join a well-established firm. JOB REF: 0131

• This leading national law firm is currently looking to a hire Duty Criminal Solicitors with circa 2+ years PQE into their Telford offices.
• The Duty Criminal Solicitor will join a successful team, taking on a broad range of criminal matters attending Police Stations and Magistrates’ Courts, as part of the Court and Police Station Duty Rota Scheme.
• You will be tasked with handling a complex and sensitive caseload, ranging from bail applications, serious fraud and White Collar crime to Murder, Drug and theft cases.
• The successful Criminal Solicitor will have a proven track record in a wide range of criminal matters and be confident attending police stations and representing clients at Court.
• It is essential that you have achieved Duty Status and are prepared to be listed on the Duty rota.
• You will be passionate about this sector and motivated to provide practical and high quality client service to all legal aid and private clients.
• You will have access to your own vehicle.
• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• 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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