Criminal Duty Solicitor

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

We are recruiting a Duty Criminal Solicitor for a reputable Law firm with a UK wide reach. Due to continued growth the firm are now hiring an additional Duty Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with ideally 23 years PQE who is looking for a role offering autonomy flexibility and exposure to a broad range of criminal matters.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload from start to finish representing clients across a wide spectrum of criminal law work. The role involves regular liaison with courts the CPS police counsel and other relevant professional bodies.

The firm operates a primarily home working model with attendance at head office or client sites required only as and when the role demands.

Requirements

Advising and representing clients in criminal matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
Conducting client interviews and providing clear practical legal advice
Managing and progressing cases efficiently ensuring accurate and timely updates to the case management system
Handling all aspects of case administration including billing and Legal Aid claims
Ensuring files are reviewed regularly and progressed in line with best practice
Attending court hearings as required including weekend court where necessary
Attending police stations including outside normal working hours when required
Keeping up to date with developments in criminal law and procedure
Attending relevant training and professional development courses

Suitable Candidates Will Have / Be

Qualified Solicitor with Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) certification
Approximately 23 years PQE in criminal law (flexible depending on experience)
Experience working within Legal Aid frameworks
Strong knowledge of criminal procedure and billing processes
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Capable of managing a busy caseload and working effectively under pressure
Excellent communication organisational and time-management skills

Required Skills:

Actively monitor outstanding customer accounts to reduce overdue balances and prevent debt from building up. Follow up with customers every day once payments become overdue using a range of communication channels such as phone calls emails and written correspondence Work closely with internal teams to resolve account queries quickly and efficiently Initiate formal recovery actions for unpaid accounts and follow through to ensure resolution Produce clear account summaries and financial statements as required Process payments from customers both in person and over the phone ensuring accurate receipting Accurately record all payments and transactions within the accounting system

This is a remote position.We are recruiting a Duty Criminal Solicitor for a reputable Law firm with a UK wide reach. Due to continued growth the firm are now hiring an additional Duty Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with ideally 23 years PQE who is looking for a role o...

This is a remote position.

The firm operates a primarily home working model with attendance at head office or client sites required only as and when the role demands.

Requirements

Advising and representing clients in criminal matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
Conducting client interviews and providing clear practical legal advice
Managing and progressing cases efficiently ensuring accurate and timely updates to the case management system
Handling all aspects of case administration including billing and Legal Aid claims
Ensuring files are reviewed regularly and progressed in line with best practice
Attending court hearings as required including weekend court where necessary
Attending police stations including outside normal working hours when required
Keeping up to date with developments in criminal law and procedure
Attending relevant training and professional development courses

Suitable Candidates Will Have / Be

Qualified Solicitor with Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) certification
Approximately 23 years PQE in criminal law (flexible depending on experience)
Experience working within Legal Aid frameworks
Strong knowledge of criminal procedure and billing processes
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Capable of managing a busy caseload and working effectively under pressure
Excellent communication organisational and time-management skills