Criminal Solicitor

Organisation
QED Legal LLP
Reference
52133
Contract Type
Full-Time
Practice Area
Court, Criminal Court Work, Criminal Law
Location
Ayrshire
Salary
To£47K (DOE)
PQE
0-2 yrs, 3 -4 yrs
Are you a Crime Duty Solicitor thinking about your next step? We’re working with a well-regarded law firm that genuinely cares about its clients and takes pride in doing things the right way.

Job Description

They’re now looking for someone like you to join their friendly and supportive Crime team.

The Role
You’ll be providing clear, practical advice and representing clients with professionalism and empathy. Your day-to-day will include:

Advising clients on criminal matters in a straightforward, reassuring way

Responding quickly and sensitively to client needs

Handling case paperwork, correspondence, and billing

Building and managing your own caseload, while introducing clients to other services the firm offers

Attending police stations and court as a Duty Solicitor

Keeping up to date with legal developments and ongoing training

Helping the firm grow through great client care and strong relationships

About You
We’re looking for someone approachable, confident, and committed to delivering a great service. Ideally, you’ll have:

A current Solicitor’s Practising Certificate

Duty Solicitor status 

Good experience or knowledge in Criminal Law and Road Traffic Law

Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic manner

A positive, professional approach to teamwork and client care

Experience working with Counsel and expert witnesses

A full UK driving licence

This is a supportive firm who look after their people well. The role will see you travel to Courts across Scotland and your Duty work shall be Ayr based.

The majority of your work shall be legal aid work but you will have exposure to private client work too. 

It's anticipated that you should have a minimum of 2 years experience will be fully conversant with Legal Aid and be someone who is committed to the ongoing success of the business. 

Please contact Deborah Collier at QED Legal on the details provided for more information. 

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