Senior Criminal Duty Solicitor

To provide high quality legal advice, assistance and advocacy for clients of the firm and contribute to maintaining high standards of client care

• Taking client instructions and providing legal advice and assistance
• Managing a caseload of client matters in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual
• SRA Code, LAA Contract and SQM requirements
• Undertaking advocacy at Court
• Dealing with existing and new client enquiries
• Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training in accordance with professional training requirements
• Casework and File Management responsibilities as defined in the Quality Manual
• Financial management and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules via Finance Manual
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy
• Maintaining compliant Duty Solicitor status
• Attending out of hours Police Station call outs and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts as required
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable advocate
• Strong written communicator
• Good negotiator
• Good time management
• Organisational and compliance skills

• A competitive salary
• flexible working conditions
• opportunities for professional growth and development