Vacancy: Criminal Defence Solicitor - Aberdeen

Posted 12 days 1 hour ago by Pdso

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB244

Job Description

Vacancy: Criminal Defence Solicitor - Aberdeen

8 March 2023

We are currently seeking to recruit a qualified solicitor with at least one year's experience of criminal court work, and advising and assisting suspects in police detention.

Criminal Defence Solicitor (Grade 5, 6 or 7) - PDSO Aberdeen
Full time or part time; permanent
Application deadline: Monday 3 April, midnight

This is an exciting time to be joining PDSO, as we consider how best to develop and design our service to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

The successful candidate will provide high quality criminal legal defence services in the summary and solemn courts, and at police stations - both as a nominated solicitor and duty solicitor.

You should have an in-depth working knowledge of the criminal justice system and legal aid, and be able to demonstrate sound technical ability as a criminal court practitioner.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.