My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded Crime Duty Solicitor to join their firm in Blackburn, Lancashire. The successful Crime Duty Solicitor will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud. The firm works both legal aid cased and represent clients that are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation. Their privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock as a result the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed. Responsibilities • You will have responsibility for and will develop and deal with a caseload of Crime Work including representation at the Police Station and Magistrates Court. • Part of the out of hours rota for Police Station attendance. • You will be enthusiastic and energetic in developing and maintaining local and regional networks to attract and secure new business. You must be able to demonstrate: • a strong commitment and interest in criminal defence • good communication skills • good analytical skills • organisational skills • ability to work as a member of a team • ability to work under pressure • a strong work ethic • legal research skills • fluency in spoken and in written English and must be able to compose written communications to agencies and clients they work with to a high standard. Computer literate as our offices are fully computerized and uses an integrated practice case management system. • that you are computer literate as their offices are fully computerised and uses an integrated practice case management system. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful