Duty Solicitor

Clayton Legal

  • Coventry
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
A successful and established criminal practice is opening a new office in Coventry and is seeking a Duty Solicitor to join their growing team. This is a rare chance to help build a new office, shape a team, and make a real impact, all with the backing of an experienced wider practice.The ideal candidate:
  • Duty Solicitor qualified and Police Station Accredited
  • Has a strong local reputation and following
  • Has management experience or is keen to develop these skills
  • Is excited to get involved in marketing, promotion, and developing services locally
You'll also have the chance to work on Crown Court Litigation and Private Magistrates Court work, with opportunities for career progression, work-related bonuses, and internal training. Participation in the out-of-hours Police Station rota will be required.Key Responsibilities
  • Meeting clients and providing expert criminal law advice
  • Managing your own caseload from police station to trial
  • Drafting applications, documents, and letters
  • Preparing evidence and responding to prosecution witness statements
  • Representing clients in court and instructing barristers
  • Attending the police station when required
  • Traveling across the area to represent clients
  • Supervising and supporting junior colleagues
  • Other duties as directed by management
Person Specification
  • Duty Solicitor Status & Police Station Accreditation must
  • Self-motivated, commercially minded, and proactive
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage high workloads in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong client care ethos and commitment to Criminal Law
  • Flexible, resilient, and a “can-do” attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software
What You Can Expect
  • A culture of respect, collaboration, and support
  • Clear career progression - from Solicitor to Senior Associate and beyond
  • Ongoing training and development to support career goals
  • Encouragement to develop business and new ideas
  • Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
  • Flexible working: hybrid, compressed 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, TOIL
  • Generous holiday: up to 30 days, plus bank holidays, plus a paid celebration day
  • Option to buy or sell holiday, plus extra days at Christmas
  • Private healthcare (with upgrades for optical & dental)
  • Gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and fresh fruit in the office
  • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, counselling, and health advice
If you're ready to help build a new office, grow a team, and make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity!

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