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Crime Duty Solicitor

Crime Duty Solicitor

Law Staff Limited

Posted 17 days ago, valid for 22 days

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Crime Duty Solicitor is available in Sheffield S1, with a salary starting from £30,000 depending on experience.
The firm is well-respected and Lexcel accredited, known for its excellent client care and a strong team ethos.
Candidates will manage a busy caseload of criminal offences, attending clients at police stations and Magistrates Courts, requiring strong advocacy skills.
The ideal candidate can be newly qualified or a senior Solicitor, with flexibility in PQE and strong communication skills being essential.
Duty membership is desirable but not mandatory, and the role demands the ability to work under pressure and manage a workload with minimal supervision.

Job Title: Crime Duty SolicitorsLocation: Sheffield S1 Work Arrangements: On-siteSalary: From £30,000 depending on experienceJob Ref: 36979The FirmOur Lexcel accredited client is a very well-respected firm with a national reputation for providing an excellent level of cost-effective client care, employing an array of specialist lawyers taking on a range of cases from the straightforward to the very complex. The firm has a strong team ethos and looks for outstanding technical ability and strong client care skills. A vacancy has now arisen for 2 x ambitious Crime Duty Solicitor, 1 x West Yorkshire and 1 x in South Yorkshire.Role OverviewThe role will manage a busy caseload encompassing the full remit of criminal offences. Attending clients at police stations and Magistrates Courts throughout the area and progressing cases to trial this role will require someone who is passionate about this field and possesses strong advocacy skills.Key Responsibilities

Attending clients at the police station both in an out of hours
Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
Acting in serious cases involving sexual offences and murder
Legal Aid applications
Reviewing complex evidence
Preparing for and conducting cases at trial.

The Ideal Candidate

Duty membership not essential but desirable. Would consider non-duty Solicitors
Very flexible in terms of PQE so newly qualified up to senior Solicitors welcome to apply
Possesses strong written and spoken communication skills
Able to manage own workload with minimal supervision
Excels in client care and service
Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Demonstrates an aptitude for advocacy.

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