Criminal Duty Solicitor
£40,000 - £55,000
City of London
Key Responsibilities:
* Represent clients at hearings and court trials.
* Present evidence to a judge and/or jury if the case goes to trial.
* Prepare and draft legal documents.
* Conduct client meetings, both in person and over the telephone.
* Successfully manage a full and varied caseload, including preparing matters for trial.
* Take part in Duty Solicitor Schemes and provide advice/assistance in line with Duty Solicitor arrangements.
* Prepare thoroughly for all hearings, pleas, or trials.
* Files to be briefed and billed promptly, where appropriate.
* Proofs, observations or evidence and witness statements are taken and prepared promptly.
* Advise on appeals, to obtains Counsel's advice on appeals and lodge appeals.
* To carry out advocacy in Magistrates Court and the Crown Court.
* Instruct Agent Solicitors and Counsel to attend the Magistrates Courts.
* When required, attend, and contribute to firm meetings.
* Provide advice and assistance at Police Stations, participating to the firm's out of hours rota.
* Promote the interest and welfare of the firm and clients.
* Perform following the guidelines and procedures included in the Office and Departmental manuals.
Key Requirements:
* You will be a Duty Qualified Criminal Solicitor with at least 1 years PQE, however strong NQ solicitors will also be considered.
* Police Station Accreditation (not a requirement but advantageous).
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* Can work to deadlines.
* Must be able to decide and act upon priorities of work, whilst functioning well under pressure.
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