William James Recruitment
Criminal Duty Solicitor
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Criminal Duty Solicitor – Central & South London – Excellent Benefits + Out of Hours Rate
We are working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked law firm to recruit a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join its expanding Criminal Defence team in Central or South London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-established criminal defence practice, with exposure to a broad range of serious and complex matters.
The team regularly handles cases involving serious violence, murder, terrorism, complex drug conspiracies, serious sexual offences, and high-value fraud, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience on challenging and high-profile work.
The Ideal Candidate
- Criminal Solicitor with experience in Criminal Defence
- Duty Solicitor accreditation, or a willingness to work towards accreditation
- Strong advocacy and client care skills
- Comfortable managing a busy caseload and working with multiple clients
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- A meticulous approach with strong attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about developing within serious and complex crime
- Willingness to contribute to the firm's Duty and out-of-hours rota
- Able to work five days per week from the Central or South London office
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The Benefits
- Competitive salary plus an enhanced out-of-hours rate
- 28 days' annual leave
- High-quality work across serious and complex criminal matters
- Opportunity to work alongside Legal 500 recognised criminal defence specialists
- Support and development towards Higher Rights of Audience
- Clear career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to an established and growing Criminal Defence team
- Well-equipped London office
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Abigail Lockett, Retained Recruitment Consultant
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014
Email: Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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