Duty Solicitor - Manchester

JOB: Criminal Duty Solicitor SALARY: DOE A well-established firm based in Manchester Summary of role
– Handling a varied caseload of private and legal aid funded criminal defence cases
– Representing clients from initial caution through to case conclusion
– Dealing with ranging matters from police caution through to Magistrates / Crown Court
Main tasks and responsibilities
– Manage a range of criminal cases, including traffic matters, serious violence, murder, sexual offences, fraud, and public order and dishonesty
– Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing commercially viable advice and support
– Provide representation in court, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients
– Work collaboratively with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services
– To ensure confidentiality of the firm's and clients' documents and information, maintaining the highest standard of client care.

Personal skills and attributes
– Qualified Criminal Solicitor with current practising certificate – 2 years PQE+*
– Duty Solicitor status
– An exceptional grasp of criminal law and procedure.

– Proficiency in organising tasks and adhering to deadlines.

– Ability to offer quality counsel to clients.

– A capacity to work efficiently while maintaining a flexible approach.

– Professional and pleasant with the strong communication skills
– Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently
– Self-motivated and proactive to identify problems and find solutions
– Able to give and receive constructive feedback, working effectively as part of a team
– Flexible, adaptable and agile and able to manage unexpected changes to workload
– Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
– Active in promoting the Firm's services, image, values and ethos