A Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm are currently recruiting a Duty Solicitor to join their team in their Bromley office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Representing clients held at police stations
* Managing a caseload of criminal defense cases across various offenses
* Advocacy in Magistrates' Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights)
The Ideal Candidate:
* Solicitors with at least 1 year's PQE in criminal law
* Crime duty accreditation preferred, but not mandatory
* Strong communication and advocacy skills
* Proficiency in IT
* Ability to handle a demanding workload independently and within a team.
* Passion for publicly funded work
* Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Strong client and team building abilities.
Benefits:
* Ongoing training and support for continuous career development within a strong and growing multi-office team.
* Hybrid working
* Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with employer contribution
* Benenden Health Care
* Firm laptop and mobile phone
* Annual appraisals and salary reviews
* Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas
If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV toleah.e@douglas-scott.co.ukor call 0203 846 3071.
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