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Duty Solicitor – Leeds Office
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
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
Education
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.
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
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