Criminal Duty Solicitor

JOB: Criminal Duty Solicitor

SALARY: DOE

A well-established firm based in Manchester

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.

Personal skills and attributes

- Qualified Criminal Solicitor with current practising 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