Duty Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Duty Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE to provide legal representation and support within a busy team. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy skills, a passion for criminal defence, and experience in handling a demanding caseload. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent prospects for career development and internal progression. Interested candidates should apply with their CV via phone or email.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Excellent career development opportunities

Exposure to industry specialists

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a passion for criminal defence and publicly funded work.
• Ability to conduct advocacy in Magistrates' and Crown Courts.
• Strong client care and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend police stations to represent clients.
• Provide legal advice and representation to detained individuals.
• Manage and progress your own caseload of criminal defence matters.

Skills

Excellent communication and advocacy skills

Strong IT proficiency

Ability to manage a demanding caseload

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE

Crime duty accreditation preferred

Job description

Duty Solicitor, 1+ PQE, Birmingham, £35K-£40K (DOE).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, Legal 500 law firm as a Duty Solicitor within a busy and supportive team. Our client is looking for a motivated, skilled advocate with a passion for criminal defence and publicly funded work to help deliver exceptional representation to those who need it most. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job reference: 215302133.

THE ROLE:

• Duty Solicitor position based in Birmingham.
• Attend police stations to represent clients.
• Provide legal advice and representation to detained individuals.
• Manage and progress your own caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Conduct advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.
• Undertake Crown Court advocacy where appropriate.
• Prepare cases for trial, appeal and related proceedings.
• Maintain high quality client care and case management throughout.

THE CANDIDATE:

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE in handling criminal matters.
• Crime duty accreditation preferred.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong IT proficiency.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision.
• Pragmatic, professional and positive approach.
• Passion for publicly funded work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent client care and team building skills.

THE FIRM:

• Our client is a well-established and highly respected practice.
• Known for strong commitment to access to justice.
• Expertise spanning criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights.
• Recognised and recommended by leading legal directories.
• Renowned for delivering high quality legal services.

THE PACKAGE:

• Supportive and positive working environment.
• Strong focus on internal progression and development.
• Exposure to industry specialists.
• Excellent career development opportunities within an award-winning practice.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on 0121 454 1004 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.

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.