Duty Criminal Solicitor

Duty Criminal Solicitor / NQ+ / Greater Manchester / £30,000+ (DOE) / This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor looking to begin their career in criminal law as well as those with higher PQE seeking to progress within a supportive and busy environment – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref:1916

JOB TITLE: Duty Criminal Solicitor                 
PQE REQUIRED: NQ+       
LOCATION: Greater Manchester                
SALARY: £30,000+ (DOE) with On-call Enhancement                    

THE ROLE:
You will manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters including attending police stations, representing clients at the Magistrates’ Court and assisting with more complex Crown Court cases where appropriate. The role requires active participation in the duty rota, providing advice and representation both during office hours and on an out-of-hours basis. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will contribute to thorough case preparation and ensure that clients receive high quality, robust and timely legal advice.

THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with current Duty Accreditation which is essential for this position. You will have experience handling criminal matters whether gained during training, post-qualification or through prior criminal defence work. Strong advocacy skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure and a commitment to delivering high quality client care are crucial. You must also be confident attending police stations and representing clients at the Magistrates’ Court, and willing to participate in the out-of-hours rota. Excellent communication, attention to detail and a proactive approach to case management are all key requirements.

THE FIRM:
This well-established practice is known for its high quality representation, strong client following and dedicated team ethos. You will join a supportive and forward thinking environment offering modern case management systems, ongoing professional development and exposure to a broad range of criminal matters.
The firm offers a competitive salary, on-call enhancements, comprehensive training opportunities and clear routes for progression within a respected criminal defence team.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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