Duty Solicitor

A Team Recruitment EA Limited; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Duty Solicitor to join their dynamic Crime Team in Bromley. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within an award-winning law firm specializing in criminal defence and human rights. You will represent clients, manage a diverse caseload, and conduct advocacy in court. The firm provides ongoing training and a modern working environment, ensuring you have the support needed to excel. If you are passionate about publicly funded work and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career development support

Modern working environment

Up-to-date IT systems

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters required.
• Crime duty accreditation preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients detained at police stations.
• Handle own caseload of criminal defence cases.

Skills

Criminal Law

Advocacy Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Caseload Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Duty Solicitor is required for our client, a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. They are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm recruiting a Duty Solicitor to join their Crime Team in their Bromley office.

This is a full-time position with the successful Duty solicitor being part of a dynamic and growing team.

The Role

• Representing clients detained at police stations
• Handling own caseload of criminal defence cases across a full range of different offences
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights)

The Person

• Solicitors with at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters
• Crime duty accreditation is preferred but not essential, although the successful candidate will be expected to obtain this accreditation if they do not already have it
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• IT proficiency
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates a pragmatic, professional and positive approach
• Have a passion for publicly funded work
• Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent client and team building skills
• IT proficiency
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure

Benefits to you

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• A fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.
• Ongoing training, supervision, and career development support.
• Modern working environment with up-to-date IT systems.

If you have not heard back from us within 10 days your application has been unsuccessful.