Duty Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive basic salary

Overtime and out-of-hours earning POT

Training and development

Supportive working environment

Long-term progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is seeking a Duty Solicitor to join a busy Criminal Defence team in Greater Manchester. You will provide advice and representation at police stations under the Duty Solicitor Scheme, manage a varied caseload, and conduct advocacy in the Magistrates' Court.

The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £40,000 with overtime, long‑term career prospects, ongoing training, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with criminal defence experience.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation is essential.
• Experience undertaking police station attendances.
• Comfortable handling Magistrates' Court matters.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Keen to develop their career within a respected criminal law team.

Responsabilités

• Provide advice and representation to clients at police stations under the Duty Solicitor Scheme.
• Manage a varied caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Conduct advocacy in the Magistrates' Court.
• Prepare cases for trial and liaise with Counsel on Crown Court matters.
• Advise clients on all aspects of criminal law and procedure.
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver excellent levels of client care.
• Participate in out-of-hours and duty rota work as required.

Connaissances

Criminal defence

Duty solicitor accreditation

Police station attendance

Magistrates' Court

Communication skills

Caseload management

Career development

Formation

Solicitor qualification

Description du poste

Duty Solicitor

Greater Manchester

Salary up to £40,000 + Overtime

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Duty Solicitor to join a highly regarded Criminal Defence practice in Greater Manchester. This role would suit a Duty Solicitor looking to join a busy and supportive team with a strong flow of work, excellent earning potential through out-of-hours work, and genuine long‑term career prospects.

The Role

• Providing advice and representation to clients at police stations under the Duty Solicitor Scheme.
• Managing a varied caseload of criminal matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court.
• Preparing cases for trial and liaising with Counsel on Crown Court matters.
• Advising clients on all aspects of criminal law and procedure.
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering excellent levels of client care.
• Participating in out-of-hours and duty rota work where required.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with Criminal Defence experience.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation essential.
• Experience undertaking police station attendances.
• Comfortable handling Magistrates' Court matters.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Keen to develop their career within a respected criminal law team.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary.
• Excellent overtime and out-of-hours earning potential.
• Established and reputable Criminal Defence team.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive working environment.
• Long-term progression opportunities.