Criminal Solicitor

Are you a skilled Solicitor with a passion for Criminal Law? My client are hiring a Duty Solicitor to join their team at their office in Barnsley!

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Opportunity for overtime.
• Pension scheme.
• High street firm present in Barnsley for over 40 years.

About the Role:

• Work in our busy criminal department established in Barnsley for over 40 years.
• Cover all aspects of work, from police station attendances to Magistrates Court advocacy and Crown Court litigation.
• Handle a caseload of work within the Magistrates Court and provide high standards of service to both private and publicly funded clients.
• Attend clients at police stations, provide advice and advocacy within the Magistrates Court, and act as Litigator on Crown Court cases.
• Liaise with clients, apply for Legal Aid, and manage a full caseload efficiently.
• Service your Duty Solicitor Rotas.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate.
• Duty solicitor / CLAS accreditation.
• 2+ years PQE.
• Confident user of technology.
• Advocacy experience at Magistrates Court dealing with GAP/NGAP/trials and youth court work.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an LAA supervisor or willingness to become one.
• Higher rights of audience or desire to achieve them.
• Previous experience with LAA audits/budgeting.