Duty Solicitor

Stryders Solicitors; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Company phone & laptop

Training and development

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Stryders Solicitors in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Duty Solicitor specialising in criminal law to join our busy team and provide first‑class client care. The role involves attending the Magistrates’ Court and Police Station, with some supervision of Crown Court cases and occasional out‑of‑hours work.

Based in Leighton Buzzard with opportunities to travel, the position offers a competitive salary around £50,000 p/a, dependent on experience, and a supportive environment with training and

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal practice.
• Duty Solicitor Qualification.
• Knowledge of Lexcel compliance.
• An ability to work independently.
• Experience of case management software and working digitally.

Responsibilities

• Attending the Magistrates’ Court and Police Station.
• Supervision of some Crown Court cases.
• Some out of hours work (agents can be instructed).
• Responsibility for your own digital caseload.
• Billing.

Skills

Criminal practice

Independent working

Case management software

Education

Duty Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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The Role

This is a great opportunity for a duty solicitor specialising in criminal practice to join our busy team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, dedicated and take pride in their work, conducting themselves in a professional and friendly manner. First class client care is essential, as is the ability to collaborate as part of a busy team to meet the firm’s commitments in the Police Station and Magistrates’ Court. Some supervision and preparation of Crown Court cases may also be part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending the Magistrates’ Court and Police Station.
• Supervision of some Crown Court cases.
• Some out of hours work (agents can be instructed).
• Responsibility for your own digital caseload.
• Billing

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience in criminal practice
• Duty Solicitor Qualification
• Knowledge of Lexcel compliance
• An ability to work independently
• Experience of case management software and working digitally

What We Offer In Return

The opportunity to work at a firm recognised by several legal directories as being prominent in the field of criminal law. The firm also achieved a peer review level 1 at its last peer review by the LAA. Whilst most of the firms’ work is in London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Thames Valley, we receive instructions from a wide geographical area and across the full spectrum of criminal law. We believe in working hard but within an environment that allows our employees flexibility to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The role is based in Leighton Buzzard but you may be required to travel further afield occasionally. Flexible working arrangements will be offered once you are proficient in the firm’s procedures.

• Full-time (Office hours 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Initially office based but then flexible
• Competitive salary in the region of £50,000 p/a, dependant on experience.
• Payment for out of hours Police Station attendances.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to UK Bank Holidays
• Enrolment into pension scheme
• The option of BUPA private health insurance
• Company phone & laptop.
• Training and development (Crimeline subscription; training courses etc)
• Team days out