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Duty Solicitor

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United Kingdom , Coventry

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

A Duty Solicitor opportunity with a highly rated Coventry-based law firm specializing in Criminal Law. Role involves representation in court proceedings and related activities. Offers career prospects and bonus.

Job Responsibility:

  • Representation during court proceedings
  • bail hearings
  • pre-trial conferences
  • plea negotiations
  • trials
  • sentencing hearings.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Duty Solicitor
  • motivated to deliver the highest levels of representation
  • experience in Criminal Law process.
What we offer:
  • Bonus
  • career prospects.

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Job Posted:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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