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    Criminal Duty Solicitor - London, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

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    Criminal Duty Solicitor

    £40,000 - £55,000

    City of London

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Represent clients at hearings and court trials.
    • Present evidence to a judge and/or jury if the case goes to trial.
    • Prepare and draft legal documents.
    • Conduct client meetings, both in person and over the telephone.
    • Successfully manage a full and varied caseload, including preparing matters for trial.
    • Take part in Duty Solicitor Schemes and provide advice/assistance in line with Duty Solicitor arrangements.
    • Prepare thoroughly for all hearings, pleas, or trials.
    • Files to be briefed and billed promptly, where appropriate.
    • Proofs, observations or evidence and witness statements are taken and prepared promptly.
    • Advise on appeals, to obtains Counsel's advice on appeals and lodge appeals.
    • To carry out advocacy in Magistrates Court and the Crown Court.
    • Instruct Agent Solicitors and Counsel to attend the Magistrates Courts.
    • When required, attend, and contribute to firm meetings.
    • Provide advice and assistance at Police Stations, participating to the firm's out of hours rota.
    • Promote the interest and welfare of the firm and clients.
    • Perform following the guidelines and procedures included in the Office and Departmental manuals.

    Key Requirements:

    • You will be a Duty Qualified Criminal Solicitor with at least 1 years PQE, however strong NQ solicitors will also be considered.
    • Police Station Accreditation (not a requirement but advantageous).
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
    • Can work to deadlines.
    • Must be able to decide and act upon priorities of work, whilst functioning well under pressure.
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