Duty Solicitor - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

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.

Benefits:

• 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

If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV to  or call .