Criminal Duty Solicitor - Hounslow

Criminal Duty Solicitor

My client is a leading criminal defence firm, specialising in legal representation across the West London area. Based in Hounslow and Kingston, our solicitors are criminal defense specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide criminal defence services across a wide range of cases.
• Represent clients in police stations
• Making court appearances at first hearings, interim hearings and trial advocacy

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong commitment and in-depth knowledge of criminal defence.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in legal research and comfortable working in a digital environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Criminal Duty Solicitor is essential.
• Criminal Litigation Accreditation is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive client relationships.

Additional notes:

• This role is full-time, and you will be on the duty rota, but there is no pressure to work evenings as the company has agents who are covering the evening shifts
• If you must be at court the next morning, you are not expected to work evenings.
• Experiencing managing a team is ideal (The team is varied in experience)

If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to a growing practice, we would love to hear from you!