Duty Solicitor

Posted 17 April by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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£35,000 - £50,000 per annum
Bromley , Kent
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
A Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm are currently recruiting a Duty Solicitor to join their team in their Bromley office.  

Key Responsibilities:
  • Representing clients held at police stations
  • Managing a caseload of criminal defense cases across various offenses
  • Advocacy in Magistrates' Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights)

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Solicitors with at least 1 year's PQE in criminal law
  • Crime duty accreditation preferred, but not mandatory
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills
  • Proficiency in IT
  • Ability to handle a demanding workload independently and within a team.
  • Passion for publicly funded work
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong client and team building abilities.
Benefits:
  • Ongoing training and support for continuous career development within a strong and growing multi-office team.
  • Hybrid working
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme with employer contribution
  • Benenden Health Care
  • Firm laptop and mobile phone
  • Annual appraisals and salary reviews
  • Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas
If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV to  or call .

Reference: 52493946

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