Duty Solicitor: Criminal Defense Advocate (Police & Courts)

Service Care Solutions; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a talented Criminal Solicitor for their Dudley office. This role involves managing a diverse range of criminal defence cases and representing clients in police stations and courts. Ideal candidates will be accredited solicitors with advocacy experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 to £50,000, along with an opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in police station representation.
• Demonstrable experience in court work.
• Comfortable and competent in advocacy and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts.
• Undertake advocacy including bail applications and trials.
• Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota.

Skills

Police station representation

Advocacy

Criminal litigation

Education

Qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation

Job description

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a talented Criminal Solicitor for their Dudley office. This role involves managing a diverse range of criminal defence cases and representing clients in police stations and courts. Ideal candidates will be accredited solicitors with advocacy experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 to £50,000, along with an opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.