Criminal Duty Solicitor
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Criminal Duty Solicitor
15 April by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Criminal Duty Solicitor
My client is a leading criminal defence firm, specialising in legal representation across the West London area. Based in Hounslow and Kingston, our solicitors are criminal defense specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
Additional Requirements:
Additional notes:
If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to a growing practice, we would love to hear from you!
My client is a leading criminal defence firm, specialising in legal representation across the West London area. Based in Hounslow and Kingston, our solicitors are criminal defense specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide criminal defence services across a wide range of cases.
- Represent clients in police stations
- Making court appearances at first hearings, interim hearings and trial advocacy
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong commitment and in-depth knowledge of criminal defence.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Team player with a strong work ethic.
- Proficient in legal research and comfortable working in a digital environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Criminal Duty Solicitor is essential.
- Criminal Litigation Accreditation is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive client relationships.
Additional notes:
- This role is full-time, and you will be on the duty rota, but there is no pressure to work evenings as the company has agents who are covering the evening shifts
- If you must be at court the next morning, you are not expected to work evenings.
- Experiencing managing a team is ideal (The team is varied in experience)
If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to a growing practice, we would love to hear from you!
Reference: 54845132