Solicitor - Crime Duty

Location
Nuneaton
Salary
£30000 - £40000 per annum
Posted
23 May 2019
Closes
20 Jun 2019
Ref
VY04914761
Contact
Vladimir Yordanov
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Criminal
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Talented Crime Duty Solicitor required at a well-established firm in Warwickshire.

Our client is actively recruiting for a driven solicitor who possesses duty accreditation to join its office in Nuneaton. The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload of all criminal matters, providing high quality representation at police stations and Magistrates’ Courts. The role will be offered on a full-time basis only.

Responsibilities

  • Providing a comprehensive service to Legal Aid clients
  • Attending police stations both in and outside of office hours
  • Providing advice and advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
  • Running police station and Magistrates’ Court files
  • Interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements

The Candidate

  • Crime duty solicitor with a minimum of one year’s PQE in criminal defence matters
  • Duty accreditation is required
  • Ideally, you will be self-motivated, with the ability to manage your workload effectively
  • A pragmatic and proactive approach would be advantageous
  • The ability to provide first-class client care is essential
  • Excellent technical skills

The Firm

Our client is a specialist criminal defence practice based in Warwickshire with expertise in representing clients at police stations and courts up and down the country. Passionate about the law and the defence of individuals, they have built a strong reputation for excellence and have a commitment to delivering a tailored service in a transparent and professional manner. Owing to sustained success, the firm requires a Crime Duty Solicitor for its office in Nuneaton.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Career progression

Solicitor – Crime Duty

For further details of this Crime Duty Solicitor vacancy, please contact Vladimir on 01954 208060 quoting reference VY04914761.

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