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Duty Solicitor - Ashton

Simpson Judge
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL6 7SG, England

Salary

£40,000 - £41,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Criminal Solicitor with Duty Qualification located in Ashton, Cheshire, offering hybrid working with flexible hours.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and a current practicing certificate.
  • The role involves managing a diverse caseload of criminal defence cases, representing clients from initial caution to case conclusion in various courts.
  • Successful applicants will need strong communication skills, proficiency in criminal law, and the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently under deadlines.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Criminal Solicitor - Duty Qualified

Location - Ashton / Cheshire

Hybrid Working with flexible hours


Summary of role

Handling a varied caseload of private and legal aid funded criminal defence cases
Representing clients from initial caution through to case conclusion
Dealing with ranging matters from police caution through to Magistrates / Crown Court


Main tasks and responsibilities

Manage a range of criminal cases, including traffic matters, serious violence, murder, sexual offences, fraud, and public order and dishonesty
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing commercially viable advice and support
Provide representation in court, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients
Work collaboratively with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services
To ensure confidentiality of the firm's and clients' documents and information, maintaining the highest standard of client care


Any other relevant tasks required to provide support and assistance to the team as required.

Personal skills and attributes

Qualified Criminal Solicitor with current practicing certificate - 2 years PQE+*
Duty Solicitor status
An exceptional grasp of criminal law and procedure.
Proficiency in organising tasks and adhering to deadlines.
Ability to offer quality counsel to clients.
A capacity to work efficiently while maintaining a flexible approach.
Professional and pleasant with the strong communication skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently
Self-motivated and proactive to identify problems and find solutions
Able to give and receive constructive feedback, working effectively as part of a team
Flexible, adaptable and agile and able to manage unexpected changes to workload
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Active in promoting the Firm's services, image, values and ethos

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