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Job summary
A law firm in the UK is seeking an ambitious Duty Solicitor to join their Crime Department. The role involves managing a caseload of criminal law cases, assisting in complex matters, and advocating in court. Applicants should have at least 2 years PQE, with strong case management skills and a commitment to ongoing training. A supportive environment and a £500 bonus upon probation completion are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 2 years' PQE preferred; applicants with less experience will be considered.
- Proven experience in managing criminal law caseloads.
- Understanding of office targets, budgets, and billing.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own criminal law caseload.
- Assist the Head of Department on complex matters.
- Advocate in court on a wide variety of cases.
- Prepare cases for Crown Court.
- Represent clients at police stations.
- Act as a Duty Solicitor.
- Work outside office hours when required.
- Travel between offices, courts, and police stations as needed.
Skills
Education
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Duty Solicitor to join our clients Crime Department. Our client is ideally seeking 2 years' PQE, but it also welcoming applications from newly qualified Solicitors.
- Manage your own criminal law caseload
- Assist the Head of Department on complex matters
- Advocate in court on a wide variety of cases
- Prepare cases for Crown Court
- Represent clients at police stations
- Act as a Duty Solicitor
- Work outside office hours when required
- Travel between offices, courts and police stations as needed
- Qualified Duty Criminal Solicitor (2 years PQE preferred; NQs considered)
- Strong case and time management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Proficiency in IT
- Professional, polite and patient manner
- Ability to meet office targets, budgets and billing requirements
- Sound knowledge of Criminal Law
- Understanding of Law Society requirements for private practice
- Commitment to ongoing training and development
- Higher Rights of Audience desirable
Supportive, respectful and professional working environment
One-off £500 bonus upon completing probation (for direct applicants)
If you are an ambitious Duty Solicitor seeking a dynamic and progressive role, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
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