Duty Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein renommiertes, mehrfach ausgezeichnetes Unternehmen sucht einen Duty Solicitor für sein Team in St Albans. Diese spannende Vollzeitstelle bietet eine hervorragende Möglichkeit zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung in einer unterstützenden Umgebung. Die Rolle umfasst die Vertretung von Mandanten, die Verwaltung eines vielfältigen Fallbestands und die Durchführung von Plädoyers vor Gericht. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für rechtliche Angelegenheiten im öffentlichen Interesse haben und in einem dynamischen Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Bewerben Sie sich und werden Sie Teil eines Teams, das auf interne Beförderungen setzt und Ihre Karriere fördert.

Benefits

Unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Interne Beförderungen

Qualifications

• Mindestens 1 Jahr PQE in kriminellen Angelegenheiten.
• Präferenz für Kriminalpflichtakkreditierung, aber nicht zwingend erforderlich.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Advokaturfähigkeiten

IT-Kompetenz

Fallmanagement

Detailgenauigkeit

Education

Solicitor mit mindestens 1 Jahr PQE

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 [emailprotected] .

(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.)