Duty Solicitor
Liverpool – £45,000 - £55,000
A growing Criminal Defence practice is seeking an experienced Duty Solicitor to join its expanding Crime Team in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and busy department advising both privately funded and legally aided clients across a broad range of criminal matters.The successful candidate will undertake Duty Solicitor work within Liverpool while managing a varied caseload and delivering high standards of client care and representation.
The Candidate Applications are welcomed from qualified Duty Solicitors with Criminal Defence experience. The ideal candidate will:
- Have strong advocacy, communication, and organisational skills
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate a professional and client-focused approach
- Ideally have an existing client following, although this is not essential
- Be working towards or already hold LAA Supervisor status
Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Criminal Law - General
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Liverpool
- Reference: 1337494
