Duty Solicitor
Bromley – £35,000 - £50,000
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.
- 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
Leah joins as a Recruitment Consultant on our London desk, specialising in placing legal professionals within the South West region. She works with the leading firms across her region, from boutique to top tier Legal 500. Having obtained a Criminology degree from Chester University and further working in Sales and Recruitment roles for 6 years, Leah's skills lie in developing strong professional relationships and hitting targets.
In her spare time, Leah enjoys going out for food with her boyfriend, friends and family and staying fit by hitting the gym!
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Criminal Law - General
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Bromley
- Reference: J78570
