Job Description
Duty Solicitor – Essex & Suffolk
A leading regional Lexcel-accredited Legal 500 firm with a genuine long-term commitment to publicly funded law is seeking additional Duty Solicitors across Essex. This is a strong option for those wanting real advocacy exposure, career progression and a stable, well-resourced environment at a time when much of the market is contracting.
What's in it for you?
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* Opportunity to join a respected regional heavyweight
* Strong progression prospects into senior roles/panel membership
* A genuinely flexible approach to working (full-time or part-time considered)
* Established infrastructure and admin support across both publicly funded and privately paid work
* Broad caseload, Magistrates' Court, police station work and Crown Court litigation
* Overtime fully remunerated for out-of-hours police station attendance
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The Role
You will join either the South Essex or North Essex teams, depending on location and preference.
The role involves:
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* Representing clients from first contact through to trial
* Advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and police station representation
* Conducting your own trials where appropriate
* Managing your own caseload with autonomy but support on hand
* Handling both legal aid and private-funded matters
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