CRIMINAL DUTY SOLICITOR

Location
Luton
Salary
competitive
Posted
07 Dec 2016
Closes
04 Jan 2017
Ref
CE24379
Contact
Chris Ewles
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Criminal Duty Solicitors sought for an immediate start.

This law firm has an imposing status in the legal market. With an attractive frosting of highly sought after accreditations including Lexcel, they are continuously reaching new heights, and are rightly acknowledged as a leader in numerous fields. They are committed to investing in their staff to help maintain their highly motivated work force, and have created an award winning work environment and subsequently excellent job satisfaction rates, making them widely recognised as an outstanding legal firm to work in.

The Role
We are now tasked with sourcing additional, accredited, Criminal Duty Solicitors to join our clients’ well-regarded practice in Luton. Ideally commencing as soon as possible, the successful Solicitors will attend clients detained at police stations and conduct advocacy at Magistrates Court level. This position is offered on a flexible, full or part time basis with additional casework and advocacy available for the ideal Solicitor.

In return, our client offers exposure to a diverse caseload, competitive remuneration and excellent career progression prospects for the right Solicitors.

The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor with additional Duty status and at least 12 months’ solid PQE gained in Criminal Defence.
You must have excellent technical and organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload with minimal supervision.
You will have first class interpersonal and advocacy skills.
You will be driven, flexible and personable.

CRIMINAL DUTY SOLICITOR