Duty Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Kent is seeking a Duty Solicitor to provide expert representation for clients in criminal cases at police stations and court hearings. This role involves managing complex legal issues and requires strong advocacy skills, with a commitment to high professional standards and client care.

Qualifications

• Must possess legal qualifications to practice as a Duty Solicitor.
• Experience in criminal law and advising clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert representation for clients at police stations and court hearings.
• Manage caseloads involving general crime such as theft and violence.
• Draft legal documents and prepare high-standard case files.

Skills

Advocacy

Client Representation

Legal Drafting

Case Management

Liaison with Agencies

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We are looking to expand further in the Kent area and are currently seeking to recruit a Duty Solicitor to join our team in Medway.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert representation for clients at police stations and Magistrates’ Court hearings.
• Manage a varied caseload involving general crime, including offences such as theft, drugs, violence, sexual offences, and fraud
• Conduct advocacy at Magistrates’ Court, prepare legal arguments, and advise clients on criminal matters.
• Attend police stations to provide advice and representation to detained clients as part of the duty solicitor rota.
• Draft legal documents, interview witnesses, and prepare case files to a high professional standard.
• Ensure all file handling is compliant with firm policies, LAA regulations, and SRA standards.
• Liaise effectively with clients, and external agencies to progress cases efficiently.
• To represent both own clients and duty clients at police station.

Tuckers Solicitors is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

About Us

Tuckers Solicitors are a leading Legal Aid and Private Client criminal defence firm with a history dating back to 1984. Our nationwide team of expert lawyers provides high-quality legal representation, successfully defending clients across a full range of criminal offences.

We are recognised by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Spears 500 for our dedication to excellence and integrity. We are an award-winning firm, with accolades including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year, Justice Human Rights Lawyer of the Year, and The Law Society's Solicitor of the Year Award.

We are proud that our partners include the current president of the law society and past presidents of the Birmingham, Kent and Manchester law societies, as well as presidents of the London, and The West London criminal law courts solicitor’s association.