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...