Duty Solicitor

Duty Solicitor StAlbans

GT Stewart is arenowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Our lawyersspecialise in criminal defence family law housing civil liberties and humanrights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm and we arecurrently recruiting Duty Solicitors to join our Crime Team in our Barnet and StAlbans Office.

This is a full-timeposition within a dynamic and growing team offering an excellent opportunityfor professional development within an award-winning law firm.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Representing clients detained at police stations
• Managing a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates Court including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights)

About You:

• Solicitor with at least 1 years PQE in criminal matters
• Crime duty accreditation is preferred but not essential (successful candidates without accreditation will be expected to obtain it)
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• IT proficiency and ability to work with case management systems
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
• Pragmatic professional and positive approach to work
• Passion for publicly funded legal work
• Strong attention to detail and confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent client and team-building skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure

What WeOffer:

• A positive and supportive working environment
• Exposure to industry specialists and career development opportunities
• A team that prides itself on promoting from within
• Competitive salary dependent on experience starting betweenper year.

If you areinterested in this opportunity please send your CV and covering letterto .

(Due to the volumeof applications we are unable to respond to all candidates or provideindividual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days ofthe application deadline you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.)