Criminal Duty Solicitor, Douglas Scott

Criminal Duty Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:

United Kingdom, Solihull

Category:

Legal

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

35000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Are you a Criminal Duty Solicitor looking for a fresh opportunity in a stable and growing firm? My client, a well-established criminal law firm in Central London, is seeking an experienced solicitor with 2 to 8 years PQE who can hit the ground running. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm known for its expertise in criminal law. With a solid pipeline of work and an expanding team, my client is seeking a committed and dedicated solicitor who is confident in managing a full caseload of criminal defence cases, including police station representation, Magistrates' Court hearings, and Youth Court matters. This is an extremely challenging and demanding role but one that is rewarding in equal measure.

Job Responsibility:

Managing a heavy caseload of criminal defence matters, including serious and complex cases
Proactively lead and manage a team of highly dedicated lawyers
Representing clients at the police station both in and outside of office hours
Making court appearances to conduct advocacy at first hearings, interim hearings and trial advocacy
Doing meticulous case preparation and litigation
The role shall include the management and supervision of other Criminal Duty Solicitors and the allocation of their work whilst ensuring compliance with the 2022 Standard Crime Contract

Requirements:

2 to 8 years PQE as a Criminal Solicitor
Criminal Litigation Accreditation is essential
Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage own caseload, use own initiative and be self-disciplined
Be comfortable to guide, manage and lead others and be able to offer constructive criticism and feedback
Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients in criminal proceedings
This role regularly involves working unsociable hours: evenings and weekends to represent suspects detained at the police station and before the Courts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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