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Criminal Duty Solicitor

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1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in criminal law, excellent knowledge of practices and procedures, time management skills, and be eager to achieve Duty qualification.
  • You will handle a caseload of criminal matters, advise clients at police stations, attend Magistrates Courts, and assist with Crown Court preparations, with support for achieving Duty status.

Requirements

  • Applications are sought from Solicitors or Legal Executives who have ideally completed at least one seat within crime or are looking for the opportunity to develop a specialism within this area of law.
  • If you have proven technical expertise within criminal law, we would also like to hear from you as the criminal team of this reputable practice are keen to expand through the appointment of a skilled and ambitious Criminal Lawyers.
  • You will ideally be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of criminal law, practices and procedures and be willing to learn and adapt to this busy team's way of working.
  • With a passion for this area of law, you will be eager and have excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • Ideal Criminal Lawyers will be Duty qualified or keen to work towards Duty qualification.

Responsibilities

  • The successful Criminal Solicitor will join this firm's reputable criminal team.
  • You will be exposed to a range of high-quality work and gain valuable experience to define your career in this area of law.
  • Alongside handling your own caseload of Criminal matters, you will be supported in achieving Duty status, if you already don't have the accreditation.
  • You will ideally possess the ability to prepare cases at all levels of court in connection with criminal law issues or training and supervision will be provided if required.
  • The role will include advising clients at the police station, attending Magistrates Courts and assisting with Crown Court preparation.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Criminal Duty Solicitor.

What is the minimum PQE requirement for this role?

The minimum PQE requirement for this role is NQ+ (Newly Qualified and above).

Where is this job located?

This job is located in Ipswich.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary for this position is GBP 35K plus, depending on experience (DOE).

What type of work will the successful candidate handle?

The successful candidate will handle a range of high-quality criminal law work and will manage their own caseload of criminal matters.

Is there support for achieving Duty status?

Yes, there is support provided to achieve Duty status if the candidate does not already have the accreditation.

What qualifications are preferred for applicants?

Applicants should ideally have completed at least one seat within criminal law or be looking to develop a specialism in this area. Proven technical expertise in criminal law is also preferred.

Is part-time work an option for this role?

Yes, the firm is open to considering individuals on a full or part-time basis.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL for more information or to submit your CV.

How quickly can I expect a response to my application?

As part of the candidate care process, eNL aims to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Does the firm promote diversity and inclusion in their hiring process?

Yes, the firm values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of any protected characteristics.

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