Head of Crime - Duty Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in St Albans is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor with over 4 years of relevant PQE. The role offers opportunities for remote working and collaboration with reputable Senior Lawyers on complex cases, providing a platform to advance your career significantly. This practice values autonomy and flexibility while delivering exceptional legal services.

Benefits

Remote working options

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Criminal Duty Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE.
• Dynamic and personable with strong communication skills.
• Excellent advocacy skills and commitment to client care.

Responsibilities

• Attend Police Stations to advise and represent clients at the Magistrates court.
• Support with briefs to Counsel.
• Work alongside Senior Lawyers on complex cases.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Client Care

Teamwork

Education

PQE (4+ Years)

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an ambitious, go-getting Duty solicitor looking to take the next step and accelerate their career.

The Firm:

This practice consistently punches well above its weight and now have a reputation for delivering first-class legal services to its clients.

Freedom, autonomy and flexibility are heavily promoted within this practice with the opportunity for remote working from home.

The Role:

This practice seeks a Criminal Duty Solicitor with 4+ Years of relevant PQE to join their West-End Office.

This role will include attending Police Stations to advise and represent clients at the Magistrates court. You will also provide support with briefs to the Counsel.

You will be working alongside heavily reputable Senior Lawyers on complex cases and have the opportunity to hone your practice to an advanced level and thus accelerate your career.

Requirements & Salary:

• You will be a Criminal Duty Solicitor 4+ Years of relevant PQE
• You will be a dynamic and personable individual
• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Have excellent Advocacy skills and commitment to client care
• Salary is highly competitive, negotiable and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.

Apply now for immediate consideration.