Duty Criminal Solicitor
- Full-time
Duty Criminal Solicitor | Black Country | Regional Law Firm | Excellent Career Opportunity
Are you an experienced Criminal Solicitor looking for your next opportunity with a well-established regional law firm?
We are working with a respected law firm in the Black Country that is looking to appoint a Duty Criminal Solicitor to join its established Criminal Defence team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about criminal defence, enjoys advocacy and wants to be part of a supportive and well-established regional practice.
The Role
You will handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, representing clients from initial instruction through to conclusion.
The role will include:
- Police station representation
- Magistrates’ Court advocacy
- Crown Court matters
- Preparing cases and advising clients on plea and strategy
- Conducting conferences with clients
- Reviewing evidence and preparing cases for trial
- Representing clients at hearings
- Providing clear, practical and robust legal advice
- Working as part of the wider Criminal Defence team
About You
We are looking for a qualified Criminal Solicitor with solid experience in criminal defence.
Ideally, you will:
- Be a qualified solicitor with experience in Criminal Defence
- Hold, or be working towards, Duty Solicitor accreditation
- Have strong advocacy skills
- Be confident representing clients at the police station and in court
- Have excellent client-care and communication skills
- Be able to manage a busy caseload and work effectively under pressure
- Be commercially aware and committed to providing a high level of client service
- Be a team player who wants to build a long-term career within a regional firm
Higher Rights of Audience would be advantageous but are not essential.
The Firm
You will be joining an established regional law firm with a strong presence across the Black Country and a reputation for providing high-quality legal services to its clients.
The firm offers a supportive working environment, genuine career development opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced criminal practitioners.
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