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Criminal Duty Solicitor Somerset
1:4 PQE
competitive salary
DOE, overtime pay
The opportunity
A highly respected and long-established Somerset law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Criminal Duty Solicitor to take responsibility for its successful Criminal team.
The firm offers a friendly working environment, with a strong team ethos, working with others to produce high-quality work across departments. They also offer flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance, and clear steps to develop your career.
The role
The appointed individual will take a role in advising on a comprehensive range of matters, including:
- Responding to emergency calls via the local rota system
- Ensuring custody officers and investigators follow proper legal rules and treat detainees fairly
- Consult with clients to discuss allegations
- Review disclosure information from the police
- Submit prepared statements
- Sit with clients during formal questioning, providing advice in real time
- Make representations to police custody officers regarding release on bail or police detention limits
- Represent unrepresented defendants
- Managing first appearances and remands
- Conducting basic hearings
- Liaising with prosecutors
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The candidate
The Ideal Candidate Is a Qualified Duty Solicitor, However, Assistance For The Right Candidate To Become Qualified Could Be Provided. The Successful Candidate Will Also Have Qualities Such As
- Resilience under pressure
- Exceptional emotional intelligence
- Assertiveness and independence
- Rapid analytical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
You should also have some experience in matters such as:
- Handling police station representation
- Conducting magistrates' court advocacy
- Organising high-volume casework
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How
Contact Alicia Forde on 454 or email quoting Job Ref:5189
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