Criminal Solicitor - Duty
Criminal Duty Solicitors ¿ Legal 500 - £Neg
A legal 500 ranked firm based in Staffordshire are looking to appoint a number of criminal defence solicitors to join their highly experienced criminal team to represent their clients at Police stations and the courts.
This firm are a niche criminal and regulatory firm who have grown to one of the most successful defence firms in the country offering a range of services from business and regulatory, confiscation and restraints, motoring and transport law as well as serious fraud and criminal defence.
Main responsibilities in this role will include;
- Representing and advising clients regarding criminal offences
- Attending police stations to represent clients who have been placed under arrest
- Preparing and representing clients at court
- Liaise with counsel when necessary
- Ensure all files are compliant with firm and legal requirements
- Supervise and mentor less qualified staff
This firm welcome applications from solicitors with at least one year PQE and has duty accreditation or a client following. Passion for this area of law is a must to be in line with the firm¿s values and applicants must be able to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team.
In this role the successful applicants will be expected to cover some evenings/weekends which is on a rota and this firm pay half of the police station fee plus travel expenses.
There is a competitive salary on offer as well as a good package and opportunity to progress for those that wish to do so.
Apply now to be immediately considered or contact Shiraz Afsar for further information.