ROLE: Duty Solicitor
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: £34,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
Our Client
A well-established local Birmingham firm, a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Specialising in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Duty Solicitor to join the Crime Team in the Birmingham office.
The Role:
This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team.
You will be responsible for:
* Attending police stations
* Representing clients detained at police stations
* Handling own caseload of criminal defence cases
* Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court (and possibly the Crown Court although this is not essential)
* Preparing cases for trial and appeal
About you:
* Solicitors with at least 1 -4 year’s PQE in criminal matters
* Crime duty accreditation is preferred
* Excellent communication and advocacy skills
* IT proficiency
* Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
* Demonstrates a pragmatic, professional and positive approach
* Have a passion for publicly funded work
* Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team
* Excellent client and team building skills
* IT proficiency
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure
You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.
If this role would be of interest to you, send your up to date CV to Marina Pongourou