Criminal Duty Solicitor

Criminal Duty Solicitor / 1+ PQE / South Yorkshire / £40,000 DOE / An established criminal defence firm is seeking a Duty Qualified Criminal Solicitor to join its busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to further develop their career within a respected practice handling a broad range of criminal matters – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 3099

JOB TITLE: Criminal Duty Solicitor                   
PQE REQUIRED: 1+       
LOCATION: South Yorkshire               
SALARY: £40,000+ (DOE)                    

THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will join a busy criminal department and will handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters. The role will involve attending police stations and Magistrates’ Courts as part of the duty rota, advising clients at all stages of the criminal process and conducting advocacy where appropriate. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, preparing matters for court, liaising with counsel where necessary and ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Legal Aid Agency requirements. The role offers exposure to a wide range of criminal matters within a supportive and collaborative team.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from Duty-Qualified Criminal Solicitors with at least 1 year PQE and solid experience in criminal defence work. The successful candidate will be confident attending police stations and Magistrates’ Courts, with strong advocacy, communication and client care skills. You will be capable of managing a busy caseload, working both independently and as part of a team and committed to delivering high-quality representation to clients. Duty Solicitor status is essential for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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