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Criminal Duty Solicitor Locum

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an experienced Criminal Duty Qualified Solicitor on a locum basis in Birmingham, with hybrid working arrangements available.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in criminal law and offers a competitive salary based on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include handling criminal matters, providing legal advice, fulfilling duty solicitor obligations, and collaborating with the team.
  • Candidates must possess excellent communication and advocacy skills and be flexible to attend court and police stations as needed.
  • The firm is seeking immediate availability to support its growth and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for expansion.
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Join a firm with vison and purpose
  • Mixture of Private and Legal Aid
Locum Criminal Duty Solicitor

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceStart Date: ImmediateWe are seeking an experienced Criminal Duty Qualified Solicitor to join my clients team on a locum basis while we recruit for a permanent role. Be part of an exciting journey and expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated solicitor to manage a varied caseload with flexible working options.Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling criminal matters, including attending court and police stations as required this is a must
  • Providing expert legal advice and representation to clients.
  • Fulfilling duty solicitor obligations efficiently.
  • Collaborating with the team and working independently, with hybrid working available.
  • Ensuring clients receive high-quality legal services during the interim period.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years PQE as a qualified solicitor.
  • Duty-qualified, with strong experience in criminal law.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  • Flexibility to attend court and police stations when needed.
  • Ability to work independently while managing a busy caseload.
Benefits:
  • Competitive locum rates, based on experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility.
  • Immediate start available with the potential to support the firm's growth.
  • Opportunity to be part of a dynamic firm with multiple offices and expansion plans.
How to Apply:If you're available for an immediate locum role and meet the requirements, please send your CV to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.