Crime Duty Solicitor

Duncan Lewis, a Legal 500 & Chambers UK 2016 recognised firm of solicitors, employing over 700 staff & Consultants across the UK is looking to expand its criminal defence department by recruiting an in house crime duty qualified solicitor.

The department has recently been awarded 27 Duty provider contracts at Police Stations, Magistrates Courts and in the Crown Courts from offices in London and across the UK.

The vacancy listed above are not dependent on any duty provider contract proceeding.

The successful candidate will be joining a team of over 50 duty qualified solicitors to assist in the increased volume of work.

Key Skills Required:

To be duty qualified, have significant and relevant experience as a Criminal Law Solicitor and show passion for Criminal Law work.

Have a strong ability to manage and supervise Trainees and Paralegals and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development throughout your career. The successful candidate must have experience in a broad range of public funded Criminal Law work.

Higher rights of advocacy qualification will be an advantage although not a necessity.

Be professional, have a pro-active approach and excellent client care skills. It will be important that you also have the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.

A competitive remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate.

(Consultancy terms are also available for those who would like to be their own boss and have a better work life balance- please visit our website for further details).

Please note that it is a requirement that all candidates must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying. Previous supervision experience would be an advantage.

Equal Opportunities:

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff.  The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.

We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post.  Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

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