Criminal Duty Solicitor

Criminal Duty Solicitor at Poole Townsend
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Permanent position available

About Us:

Poole Townsend Group is an established and highly reputable firm providing legal, financial and property services across the Furness Peninsula and South Lakes. With multiple offices and a strong reputation for professional excellence, we are one of the largest independent providers of these services in the area.

We are proud to be an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), meaning the business is owned for the benefit of its employees. This creates a collaborative culture where everyone shares in the success of the firm and has a voice in its future.

As an employee, you benefit from:

• Collaboration and shared responsibility in shaping the business
• Long-term stability and a focus on sustainable growth
• The potential for tax free employee bonuses (subject to performance and EOT rules)
• Transparency and employee voice in decision making

The Role:

We are looking to recruit a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join our busy and respected team covering Barrow in Furness and Kendal (on rota).

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a duty accredited solicitor with at least 12 months' experience in criminal law who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent and advise clients on a wide range of criminal matters
• Attend police stations and courts as part of the duty solicitor scheme
• Manage caseloads effectively using the firm's case management system
• Deliver excellent client care and communication
• Participate in the out of hours police station rota
• Promote the firm's full range of services

You will have:

• Duty Solicitor accreditation and eligibility for duty solicitor schemes
• At least 12 months' experience in criminal law
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• A proactive and professional approach

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• The opportunity to work in an employee owned business with potential for tax free bonuses
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
• Medicash health cash plan, employee assistance programme and staff discounts
• Supportive team environment and ongoing professional development

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter by Friday 27 th March 2026.

Join Poole Townsend and be a part of a team that values professional excellence, integrity, and customer care.

Poole Townsend is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive workplace.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.