Criminal Duty Solicitor

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a Legal 500 law firm based in West Yorkshire. They are looking for a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their expanding legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work amongst the legal experts and progress your career. Please find below further details with regards to the position.

This role pays a competitive salary of £37,000 - £47,000 depending on experience.

The right candidate must be police station accredited.

Responsibilities as a Criminal Duty Solicitor:

• Represent defendants during hearings at the magistrate's court, often in the early stages of criminal proceedings.
• Offer guidance on criminal charges, the strength of the evidence, and potential consequences.
• Defend clients at bail hearings, first appearances, and sometimes during sentencing.
• Advise individuals detained at police stations during interviews and questioning.

About you as a Criminal Duty Solicitor:

• Duty Solicitor Accreditation under the Duty Solicitor Scheme, usually including a police station accreditation.
• At least 1-year PQE in Criminal law matters.
• Dealing with high caseloads from start to completion in Criminal Law.

Benefits:

• Benefit Scheme
• Health Care
• Holiday Pay

 
If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Criminal Duty Solicitor vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.