Duty Solicitor – Cumbria
đź“Ť West Cumbria | CLAS-Accredited | Full-Time / Flexible
Are you a CLAS-accredited Duty Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity to focus on criminal defence, client care, and professional development? Our client, a highly respected law firm with over years of combined legal experience, is seeking an ambitious candidate to join their Duty Solicitor team.
Whether you’re an experienced Fee Earner, Senior Paralegal, Police Station Representative, or Newly Qualified Solicitor, this role offers the chance to step into an established, valued position across the North Cumbria and West Cumbria Duty Solicitor schemes.
About the Role:
1. Covering West Cumbria courts, including Carlisle and Penrith.
2. Representing clients on the Duty Solicitor rota, currently covering % of the West Cumbria rota.
3. Opportunity to handle police station work and client representation.
4. Supplementary payments for out-of-hours duty callouts.
What’s on Offer:
5. Competitive salary based on experience.
6. Work within a well-established, supportive, and highly regarded team.
7. Focus on high-quality criminal defence work with access to strong resources, including an in-house barrister for advocacy support.
8. Opportunities for career progression, training, and development in criminal law.
If you’re passionate about criminal defence, duty solicitor work, and client advocacy, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a team that values your skills and ambition.
Apply now to take the next step in your legal career!