Job Description
Location: North West England
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
Imperial Recruitment Group are working with a leading nation-wide law firm to appoint a Duty Solicitor in North West England. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor to represent clients from the police station through to court hearings.
Duties:
- Representing clients detained at police stations.
- Representing clients at court hearings.
- Managing a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences.
- Act in accordance with Solicitors Regulation Authority rules and ethical obligations.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional independence.
- Keep and maintain accurate records.
- Respond promptly to urgent calls from police stations or courts.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
- Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme accreditation.
- Proven experience handling a wide range of criminal law matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage a caseload.
- Proficient in use of case management systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 duty rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
For more information, please get in touch with Kimi at Imperial Recruitment Group.
