Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a Legal 500 firm who are seeking a Duty Solicitor to join their criminal department. Please find below further details with regards to this role.
ROLE: Duty Solicitor
LOCATION: Central or South East London
SALARY: £37,000 to £45,000
The Role:
- To handling a variety of criminal defence cases and providing essential representation to clients.
- To manage your own caseload and gain exposure to a broad range of criminal matters.
- To conduct advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and, if you have, in the Crown Court.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing representation for clients detained at police stations
- Managing your own caseload of criminal defence cases, covering a wide range of offences
- Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, including summary trials, and Crown Court hearings (if you hold Higher Rights of Audience)
The Person:
- At least 1 year's PQE in criminal law
- Duty Solicitor accreditation
- Proficiency with case management systems and IT
- The ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
If this Duty Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
