Duty Solicitor – Leeds Office

GT Stewart Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned multi-service law firm in Leeds seeks a Duty Solicitor to join their Crime Team. The role requires at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters and Crime Duty accreditation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £37,000 – £47,000 and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Positive and supportive working environment

Exposure to industry specialists

Career development opportunities

Promoting from within

Qualifications

• Proven experience in criminal law with a passion for publicly funded legal work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team while managing tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients detained at police stations.
• Manage a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences.
• Conduct advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.

Skills

Excellent communication and advocacy skills

IT proficiency and ability to work with case management systems

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage a demanding caseload

Excellent client and team-building skills

Education

Solicitor with at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters

Crime Duty accreditation

Job description

GT Stewart is a renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we are currently recruiting Duty Solicitors to join our Crime Team in our Leeds Office.

This is a full-time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing clients detained at police stations
• Managing a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences
• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights)

About You

• Solicitor with at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal matters
• Crime Duty accreditation
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• IT proficiency and ability to work with case management systems
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
• Pragmatic, professional, and positive approach to work
• Passion for publicly funded legal work
• Strong attention to detail and confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent client and team-building skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure

What We Offer

• A positive and supportive working environment
• Exposure to industry specialists and career development opportunities
• A team that prides itself on promoting from withini>
• Competitive salary dependent on experience starting between £37,000 – £47,000 [er year.