Duty Solicitor
Liverpool – £40,000 - £48,000
Duty Solicitor – Crime DepartmentLocation: Liverpool/Widnes
Salary: £38,000–£48,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
My client, a leading and forward-thinking law firm, is looking for a passionate Duty Solicitor to join their Criminal Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact, with the chance to undertake Duty on the Cheshire rota scheme from October 2025.
You’ll provide expert advice to both private and publicly funded clients across all areas of criminal law — from investigation through to conclusion. While having your own client case would be ideal, it’s not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional client care in line with the firm’s high standards
- Prepare Magistrates and Crown Court cases (optional)
- Support business development and community engagement (ESG programme)
- Work towards LAA Supervisor status (if not already held)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Confident IT user with a flexible and reliable approach
Lois Caffrey
0161 233 6360
lois@douglas-scott.co.uk
Lois Caffrey is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over five years. If Lois weren’t in recruitment, she would love to be an actress. Something people might not know about her is that she is obsessed with feng shui, and everywhere she goes, she tries to create it in people’s homes, often without their permission! For those looking to enter the legal recruitment field, Lois advises that you need thick skin to survive the challenges it brings.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Criminal Law - General
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £40,000 - £48,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Liverpool
- Reference: 1233287
