Duty Solicitor

GT Stewart Solicitors; St Albans; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine renommierte Kanzlei sucht einen engagierten Duty Solicitor, um ihrem dynamischen Team in St Albans beizutreten. Diese spannende Vollzeitstelle bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich für den Zugang zur Justiz einsetzt. Als Teil eines preisgekrönten Teams werden Sie Mandanten bei der Verteidigung in Strafsachen vertreten und haben die Chance, sich beruflich weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für öffentlich finanzierte juristische Arbeit haben und in einem Umfeld arbeiten möchten, das das Wachstum fördert, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Beförderungen aus den eigenen Reihen

Qualifications

• Mindestens 1 Jahr PQE in Strafsachen erforderlich.
• Bevorzugte Crime duty accreditation, aber nicht zwingend.

Responsibilities

• Vertretung von Mandanten in Polizeistationen.
• Verwaltung eines Fallbestands im Bereich Strafverteidigung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Advokaturfähigkeiten

IT-Kompetenz

Fähigkeit zur Fallbearbeitung

Detailgenauigkeit

Education

Solicitor mit mindestens 1 Jahr PQE

Crime duty accreditation (bevorzugt)

Tools

Fallmanagementsysteme

Job description

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Duty Solicitor and Newly Qualified – St Albans

GT Stewart is a renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we are currently recruiting Duty Solicitors to join our Crime Team in our St Albans Office.

This is a full-time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Representing clients detained at police stations

Managing a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences

Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights)

About You:

Solicitor with at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters

Crime duty accreditation is preferred but not essential (successful candidates without accreditation will be expected to obtain it)

Excellent communication and advocacy skills

IT proficiency and ability to work with case management systems

Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision

Pragmatic, professional, and positive approach to work

Passion for publicly funded legal work

Strong attention to detail and confidence to work independently as well as in a team

Excellent client and team-building skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure

What We Offer:

A positive and supportive working environment

Exposure to industry specialists and career development opportunities

A team that prides itself on promoting from within

Competitive salary dependent on experience starting between £37-47,000 per year

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].

(Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all candidates or provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the application deadline, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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