Criminal Duty Solicitor

Hounslow – £40,000 - £55,000

Criminal Duty Solicitor
 
My client is a leading criminal defence firm, specialising in legal representation across the West London area. Based in Hounslow and Kingston, our solicitors are criminal defense specialists.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide criminal defence services across a wide range of cases.
  • Represent clients in police stations
  • Making court appearances at first hearings, interim hearings and trial advocacy
 
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong commitment and in-depth knowledge of criminal defence.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Team player with a strong work ethic.
  • Proficient in legal research and comfortable working in a digital environment.
 
Additional Requirements:
  • Previous experience as a Criminal Duty Solicitor is essential.
  • Criminal Litigation Accreditation is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive client relationships.

Additional notes:
  • This role is full-time, and you will be on the duty rota, but there is no pressure to work evenings as the company has agents who are covering the evening shifts
  • If you must be at court the next morning, you are not expected to work evenings.
  • Experiencing managing a team is ideal (The team is varied in experience)
 
If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to a growing practice, we would love to hear from you!

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Heather Pienaar

Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

heather@douglas-scott.co.uk

Heather Pienaar has been a Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment for under a year now, where she helps candidates find the right job and clients secure the right talent. Inspired by her mother’s advice, “What’s meant for you will always arrive right on time,” Heather believes that the right opportunities will come when the time is right. She finds the most rewarding aspect of recruitment in making a positive impact on people’s lives, whether helping a candidate align their career with their passions or supporting a client with the perfect hire. Heather believes the most important skills for a recruiter are strong communication, interpersonal skills, time management, and empathy.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Criminal Law - General
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £40,000 - £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Hounslow
  • Reference: 1185749

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