JOB: Criminal Duty Solicitor
SALARY: DOE
A well-established firm based in Manchester
Summary of role
- Handling a varied caseload of private and legal aid funded criminal defence cases
- Representing clients from initial caution through to case conclusion
- Dealing with ranging matters from police caution through to Magistrates / Crown Court
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Manage a range of criminal cases, including traffic matters, serious violence, murder, sexual offences, fraud, and public order and dishonesty
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing commercially viable advice and support
- Provide representation in court, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients
- Work collaboratively with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services
- To ensure confidentiality of the firm's and clients' documents and information, maintaining the highest standard of client care.
Personal skills and attributes
- Qualified Criminal Solicitor with current practising certificate - 2 years PQE+*
- Duty Solicitor status
- An exceptional grasp of criminal law and procedure.
- Proficiency in organising tasks and adhering to deadlines.
- Ability to offer quality counsel to clients.
- A capacity to work efficiently while maintaining a flexible approach.
- Professional and pleasant with the strong communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently
- Self-motivated and proactive to identify problems and find solutions
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback, working effectively as part of a team
- Flexible, adaptable and agile and able to manage unexpected changes to workload
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Active in promoting the Firm's services, image, values and ethos
Back to searchCrime Solicitor - Oldham
Simpson Judge
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 23 days
Oldham, Lancashire OL1 1AD, England
£38,000 - £39,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for a Criminal Duty Solicitor at a well-established firm in Manchester, with a salary dependent on experience (DOE).
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and hold a current practising certificate.
- The role involves managing a varied caseload of criminal defence cases, from police cautions to serious offences in court.
- Key responsibilities include providing client representation, developing strong client relationships, and collaborating with other departments for comprehensive legal support.
- The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and organisational skills, be proactive in problem-solving, and maintain a flexible approach to workload.
