Criminal Duty Solicitor

215304240

£35,000 - £50,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Legal

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Criminal Duty Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Manchester / c£50,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to manage a varied caseload and contribute to the growth of a successful practice – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 4240

JOB TITLE: Duty Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: 1+ PQE
LOCATION: Manchester
SALARY: Circa £50,000

THE ROLE:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Duty Solicitor to join a specialist criminal defence practice in Manchester. You will represent clients at police stations, Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts, advising on a broad range of criminal matters from initial instruction through to conclusion. The role offers exposure to high-quality criminal defence work, the opportunity to undertake advocacy where appropriate and the chance to work alongside experienced criminal law specialists in a busy and supportive environment.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are sought from Duty Solicitors with a minimum of 1 year PQE and a current Duty Solicitor accreditation. You will possess experience across a broad range of criminal matters and be confident advising and representing clients at all stages of proceedings. Strong advocacy, communication and client care skills are essential, together with the ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be commercially aware, proactive and committed to providing the highest standards of client service.

THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a respected specialist criminal defence practice with an established reputation for providing expert representation across a wide range of criminal matters. The firm is committed to delivering exceptional client care and robust legal advice, with a team of experienced lawyers who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

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.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.