KMC Legal & Finance
Defence Solicitor
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Duty Qualified Solicitor | Criminal Defence
Location: Staffordshire and Shropshire
Firm: KMC Legal & Finance
Position: Full time/Part time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus duty and out-of-hours payments.
About KMC Legal & Finance
Due to continued growth and the expansion of our offices, KMC Legal & Finance is looking to appoint experienced Duty Qualified Solicitors to join our growing Criminal Defence team.
KMC Legal & Finance is a progressive law firm with a strong commitment to providing clear, professional and effective legal representation.
Our people are central to the way we work. We have built an experienced and supportive team who genuinely care about their clients, take pride in the work they do and understand the importance of providing excellent representation, particularly when clients are facing some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives.
The Role
As a Duty Qualified Solicitor within our Criminal Defence department, you will manage your own caseload while providing high quality advice and representation to clients throughout the criminal justice process.
Your responsibilities will include:
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- Managing your own criminal defence caseload
- Advising and representing clients at police stations
- Advocacy and representation at Magistrates’ Courts
- Participating in the Duty Solicitor scheme
- Providing clear and practical advice to clients
- Managing cases efficiently from initial instruction through to conclusion
- Maintaining accurate and compliant case files
- Working closely with colleagues across the Criminal Defence department
- Providing an excellent standard of client care at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with sound judgement and a genuine commitment to criminal defence work.
You will need:
- Current Duty Solicitor status
- Experience in criminal defence work
- Strong police station and court advocacy skills
- The ability to confidently manage your own caseload
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- The ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure
- A professional and organised approach to case management
- A willingness to participate in duty and out of hours work
- A strong understanding of the responsibilities and professional standards expected within criminal practice
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Just as importantly, we are looking for the right person to join our team. Someone who cares about their clients, supports their colleagues and wants to contribute to the continued growth of the firm.
What We Offer
Joining KMC Legal & Finance means becoming part of an ambitious and expanding firm where your contribution is recognised.
We offer:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Additional duty and out of hours payments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive and professional working environment
- The opportunity to join a growing Criminal Defence department
- A firm that is committed to investing in and developing its people
Interested in Joining KMC?
If you are a Duty Qualified Solicitor considering your next career move, we would be pleased to have a confidential conversation with you.
Please send your CV and covering letter to kym@kmc-legal.co.uk. All applications and initial enquiries will be treated in complete confidence.
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