Crime - Duty Solicitor

Duty Solicitor – For the right candidate, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within the department, with potential to take on a senior role overseeing the management!
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Preston

An award-winning, highly accredited law firm with a rich history of over 60 years in practice. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. With seven offices and 150+ employees, we offer a broad range of services for individuals and businesses.

They’ve built their reputation on a blend of legal expertise and a down-to-earth approach, always putting clients first. Their culture is one of professionalism, but also flexibility, offering a genuine work/life balance in an environment where our team thrives. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a motivated and skilled Duty Solicitor to join their Criminal team at the Preston office, specialising in Magistrates Court matters.

The Role:
As a Duty Solicitor, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in Magistrates Court work. This role will involve acting as Duty Solicitor and managing a variety of criminal cases. For the right candidate, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within the department, with potential to take on a senior role overseeing the management and organisation of our court representation across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent client care skills and attention to detail.
• Be technically strong, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Be reliable, organised, and capable of managing a busy caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including dedicated training, professional support, and opportunities for career progression. You’ll have all the tools you need to succeed, in a supportive and flexible environment.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave
• An extra day’s annual leave, which can be taken as a wellbeing day or as a day off on your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• 4% pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Income protection
• Life cover
• Personalised benefits portal with a range of additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
• Recruitment and legal department referrals