Duty Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in London is looking for an enthusiastic Duty Solicitor to join their busy Crime Team. The successful candidate will handle Duty work, represent clients accused of various offences, and will be supported in their professional development within an open and supportive culture.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £55,000

25 days annual leave

Annual Bonus Scheme

Supportive and open culture working environment

Qualifications

• Hard-working individual with a passion for Criminal Law.
• Duty Qualified and Police Station Accredited.
• Technical approach to clients and workload.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for covering Duty work.
• Generate work in Police Stations and Court.
• Accept instructions from clients accused of various offences.

Skills

Passion for Criminal Law

Ability to manage workload

Teamwork skills

Education

Duty Qualified

Police Station Accredited

Job description

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Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Duty Solicitor to join their busy Crime Team in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for covering Duty work and demonstrating an ability to generate work in Police Stations and Court. They will offer pro-active development and promotion to the Firm’s Reputation.

You will be expected to accept instructions from a range of different clients who have been accused of a range of offences from Theft and Assault to Murder and Fraud.

The Candidate

• A hard-working individual with a passion for Criminal Law
• Duty Qualified and Police Station Accredited
• A technical approach to both clients and workload
• Desire to learn and improve
• Ability to manage and work well with in a team

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Basic salary up to £55,000
• 25 days annual leave
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Supportive and open culture working environment

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Arthur Crouch, Retained Consultant

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