Criminal Duty Solicitor
Southern Water, Chilton Polden, Somerset
Criminal Duty Solicitor
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Southern Water, Chilton Polden, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: a5fe8bd0d47348d39b41ce39085f07f2
Location ref: Chilton Polden, Somerset
Full Job Description
Based in Somerset, this permanent, full-time Criminal Duty Solicitor position with eNL offers a competitive salary and overtime pay. The role suits a solicitor with 1-4 years PQE, tasked with leading a respected firm's criminal practice. You will manage a diverse caseload, including police station work and court advocacy, demonstrating sound judgement and client care. The firm provides a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where career progression is clearly defined. Flexible arrangements support a balanced workload. For further details, contact Alicia Forde, quoting Job Ref: 5189., A highly respected and long-established Somerset law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor to take responsibility for its successful Criminal team. The firm offers a friendly working environment, with a strong team ethos, working with others to produce high-quality work across departments. They also offer flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance, and clear steps to develop your career. The role The appointed individual will take a role in advising on a comprehensive range of matters, including:
- Responding to emergency calls via the local rota system
- Ensuring custody officers and investigators follow proper legal rules and treat detainees fairly
- Consult with clients to discuss allegations
- Review disclosure information from the police
- Submit prepared statements
- Sit with clients during formal questioning, providing advice in real time
- Make representations to police custody officers regarding release on bail or police detention limits
- Represent unrepresented defendants
- Managing first appearances and remands
- Conducting basic hearings
- Liaising with prosecutors
The ideal candidate is a qualified duty Solicitor, however, assistance for the right candidate to become qualified could be provided. the successful candidate will also have qualities such as: - Resilience under pressure
- Exceptional emotional intelligence
- Assertiveness and independence
- Rapid analytical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility you should also have some experience in matters such as:
- Handling police station representation
- Conducting magistrates'' court advocacy
- Organising high-volume casework