Criminal Solicitor

Posted 20 hours 20 minutes ago by G2 Legal Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cumbria, Barrow-in-furness, United Kingdom, LA130
Job Description
Criminal Duty Solicitor

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (with Kendal court and police station rota)

Join a Respected and Supportive Criminal Defence Team

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Criminal Duty Solicitor to join a busy and well established team covering Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal. This is an excellent opportunity for a duty accredited solicitor with at least 12 months' criminal law experience who is looking to build their career within a progressive and employee owned firm.

The Role

As a Criminal Duty Solicitor, you will represent and advise clients across a broad range of criminal matters, providing high quality legal support at police stations and courts. You will play a key role within the team, delivering excellent client care while managing your caseload efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Criminal Duty Solicitor to represent and advise clients on a wide range of criminal law matters
  • Attend police stations and courts as part of the Duty Solicitor Scheme
  • Manage caseloads effectively using the firm's case management system
  • Deliver exceptional standards of client care and communication
  • Participate in the out of hours police station rota
  • Promote the firm's wider legal services where appropriate
About You
  • Duty Solicitor accreditation and eligibility for duty solicitor schemes
  • A minimum of 12 months' experience in criminal law
  • Strong organisational and case management skills
  • Excellent communication and client service abilities
  • A proactive, professional and team focused approach
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • The opportunity to work within 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
  • A supportive team culture with ongoing professional development opportunities
Apply Now

If you are interested in joining a respected and forward thinking criminal law team, we would love to hear from you!