Duty Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Criminal Duty Solicitor to manage a varied caseload, including police attendance and court advocacy. Candidates must have at least 2 years of PQE in criminal law and current Duty Solicitor accreditation. The firm offers a collaborative environment, flexible working arrangements, and regular duty solicitor slots. If you are interested in this position, please contact us for more details.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Regular rota slots

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PQE in Criminal law.
• Current accreditation as a Duty Solicitor.
• Willing to work out-of-hours duty slots.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations and courts.
• Provide legal advice and advocacy.
• Contribute to business development.

Skills

PQE in Criminal law

Legal advocacy

Client representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly regarded law firm, based in the Birmingham area, which is seeking a qualified and experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor to manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including police station attendances, Magistrates’ Court advocacy and general criminal defence work.

Role & Compensation

Role: Criminal Duty Solicitor

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

Location: Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Courts and, where appropriate, Crown Courts.
• Provide accurate and timely legal advice and advocacy to clients.
• Contribute to the growth of the department through your own client following or business development, if applicable.

Requirements

• 2+ years of PQE in Criminal law as a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Current accreditation as a Duty Solicitor (LAA Crime Category 1 Supervisor status desirable but not essential).
• Willingness to work out‑of‑hours duty slots on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Regular and consistent duty solicitor rota slots.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

If this Criminal Duty Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.