Duty Solicitor

Duty Solicitor

Location: North West

Salary: Negotiable

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a leading nation-wide law firm to appoint a Duty Solicitor in North West England. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor to represent clients from the police station through to court hearings. This is a full time position with a generous renumeration package.

Duties:

• Representing clients detained at police stations.
• Representing clients at court hearings.
• Managing a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences.
• Act in accordance with Solicitors Regulation Authority rules and ethical obligations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional independence.
• Keep and maintain accurate records.
• Respond promptly to urgent calls from police stations or courts.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme accreditation.
• Proven experience handling a wide range of criminal law matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage a caseload.
• Proficient in use of case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 duty rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

For more information, please get in touch with Kimi at Imperial Recruitment Group.