Criminal Duty Solicitor

Sacco Mann; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning firm is seeking a dedicated Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their esteemed Criminal Law team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of criminal cases, from minor offenses to complex legal matters, while conducting advocacy in various settings. With flexible working options and a supportive environment for career development, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the legal field. Enjoy generous holidays and additional pay for out-of-hours Police Station visits, making this a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Birthday off

Flexible working options

Career development

Additional payment for out of hours Police Station visits

Qualifications

• Duty qualified Solicitor with experience in Criminal law and advocacy.
• Experience representing clients at police stations and Magistrates Courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal cases from theft to complex cases.
• Develop and maintain regional networks for client representation.

Skills

Criminal Law

Advocacy

Client Representation

Education

Duty Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sacco Mann are working with an award-winning firm based across the East Midlands who are looking to recruit a Criminal Duty Solicitor into their highly regarded Criminal Law team. This role can be based across either of the firms Mansfield or Nottingham offices, where you will be working with clients based across Nottinghamshire.

The Role

You will be running your own varied criminal caseload while conducting your own advocacy in all appropriate cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of criminal cases from low level theft to high level and complex cases
• Develop and maintain regional networks
• Representation at Police Stations

About You

• Duty qualified Solicitor with previous experience within Criminal work including attending police stations and Magistrates Courts
• Previous advocacy experience
• Experience of representing clients at police stations and Magistrate's Courts
• A Duty Solicitor accreditation would be desirable to the firm but will also consider those working towards this

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Additional payment for out of hours Police Station visits
• Generous holiday allowance and your birthday off
• Career development
• Flexible working options

If you are interested in this Criminal Duty Solicitor role in Mansfield or Nottingham then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.