Duty Solicitor

Duty Solicitor Location: Telford/ Shrewsbury, Shropshire Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full-Time Working Pattern: Full-time OR Part time considered, with out-of-hours police station work available Please note that our client are unable to consider sponsorship for the position, therefore Settled Status, ILR or UK Citizenship is required. The Role We are recruiting for an experienced Duty Solicitor to join an established legal practice in Telford, working within a small but highly regarded Criminal Law department. The successful candidate will provide professional legal advice and representation to clients across a range of criminal matters, with a particular focus on police station representation and opportunities to undertake Crown Court work where appropriately qualified. As a Duty Solicitor, you will provide independent legal representation to individuals who require assistance following arrest or when facing criminal proceedings. Duty Solicitors play an important role in protecting clients'' legal rights and ensuring they receive appropriate professional advice and representation throughout the criminal justice process. This is a full-time opportunity suited to a qualified solicitor who is already Duty Solicitor qualified, or who is close to obtaining their Duty Solicitor accreditation. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters from initial instruction through to conclusion. Provide independent, ..... full job details .....