Criminal Duty Solicitor

Criminal Duty Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Manchester / c£50,000 DOE / Excellent opportunity for a Criminal Duty Solicitor with current Duty Solicitor Accreditation to join a respected criminal defence practice, offering high-quality work, career progression and a supportive, fast-paced environment – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 4395

OVERVIEW:
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters.
• Attend police stations and represent clients before the Magistrates' Court.
• Assist with Crown Court matters alongside experienced colleagues.
• Participate in the duty solicitor rota, including out-of-hours call-outs.
• Deliver timely, practical and robust legal advice while maintaining exceptional client care.
• Suitable for qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 1 year's PQE.
• Current Duty Solicitor Accreditation is essential.
• Experience handling criminal defence matters and confidence attending police stations and Magistrates' Court hearings required.
• Strong advocacy, communication and client care skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail and professionalism.
• Join a respected criminal defence firm with a loyal client base and an excellent local reputation.
• Supportive, forward-thinking team environment with modern case management systems.
• Ongoing training, professional development and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Competitive salary plus on-call enhancements.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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