Duty Crime Solicitor - Birmingham

ROLE: Duty Solicitor
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: 34,000 to 40,000 depending on experience

Our Client
A well-established local Birmingham firm, a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Specialising in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Duty Solicitor to join the Crime Team in the Birmingham office.

The Role:
This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team.

You will be responsible for:
Attending police stations
Representing clients detained at police stations
Handling own caseload of criminal defence cases
Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court (and possibly the Crown Court although this is not essential)
Preparing cases for trial and appeal
About you:
Solicitors with at least 1 -4 year’s PQE in criminal matters
Crime duty accreditation is preferred
Excellent communication and advocacy skills
IT proficiency
Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
Demonstrates a pragmatic, professional and positive approach
Have a passion for publicly funded work
Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team
Excellent client and team building skills
IT proficiency
Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

If this role would be of interest to you, send your up to date CV to Marina Pongourou