Duty Solicitor

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a Legal 500 firm who are seeking a Duty Solicitor to join their criminal department.

Please find below further details with regards to this role.

ROLE: Duty Solicitor
LOCATION: Central or South East London
SALARY: £37,000 to £45,000

The Role:

• To handling a variety of criminal defence cases and providing essential representation to clients.


• To manage your own caseload and gain exposure to a broad range of criminal matters.


• To conduct advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and, if you have, in the Crown Court.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing representation for clients detained at police stations


• Managing your own caseload of criminal defence cases, covering a wide range of offences


• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, including summary trials, and Crown Court hearings (if you hold Higher Rights of Audience)

The Person:

• At least 1 year's PQE in criminal law


• Duty Solicitor accreditation


• Proficiency with case management systems and IT


• The ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision

If this Duty Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.