Due to expansion this well established and well respected firm of Solicitors based in Brighton are looking to recruit a Criminal Duty Solicitor. Candidates will need to have a proactive approach and be client focused, with a flexible attitude to their work. The role will include court work and advocacy and advising clients at the police station. You will also be expected to optimise opportunities for developing client relationship and manage you own caseloads efficiently as well as prioritising the workload of the support staff.
As a Duty Solicitor, you will be part of the out of hours rota for attending police stations and of course supporting in the preparation for crown court as needed. The company are also looking for candidates who, if they haven’t already, are interested in obtaining the Higher Rights of Audience accreditation as this is something the firm would offer up as an opportunity once your probation period has been completed.
In return the company are offering an excellent salary and benefits, career progression plus a friendly environment,
To apply please submit your CV to jan@staff-recruit.co.uk or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley on 01323 819215 or for out of office hours until 8pm including weekends please telephone Jan Hanley on 07747 615042
To apply for this job email your details to jan@staff-recruit.co.uk.