Criminal Duty Solicitor

Criminal Duty Solicitor

£40,000 - £55,000

City of London

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients at hearings and court trials.
• Present evidence to a judge and/or jury if the case goes to trial.
• Prepare and draft legal documents.
• Conduct client meetings, both in person and over the telephone.
• Successfully manage a full and varied caseload, including preparing matters for trial.
• Take part in Duty Solicitor Schemes and provide advice/assistance in line with Duty Solicitor arrangements.
• Prepare thoroughly for all hearings, pleas, or trials.
• Files to be briefed and billed promptly, where appropriate.
• Proofs, observations or evidence and witness statements are taken and prepared promptly.
• Advise on appeals, to obtains Counsel's advice on appeals and lodge appeals.
• To carry out advocacy in Magistrates Court and the Crown Court.
• Instruct Agent Solicitors and Counsel to attend the Magistrates Courts.
• When required, attend, and contribute to firm meetings.
• Provide advice and assistance at Police Stations, participating to the firm's out of hours rota.
• Promote the interest and welfare of the firm and clients.
• Perform following the guidelines and procedures included in the Office and Departmental manuals.

Key Requirements:

• You will be a Duty Qualified Criminal Solicitor with at least 1 years PQE, however strong NQ solicitors will also be considered.
• Police Station Accreditation (not a requirement but advantageous).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Can work to deadlines.
• Must be able to decide and act upon priorities of work, whilst functioning well under pressure.