ROLE: Duty Solicitor
SALARY: Negotiable
LOCATION: Mansfield
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Solicitor to join a long established and highly regarded Criminal Law team, covering the Nottinghamshire area.
Applicants should be confident and enthusiastic, with experience of representing clients at the Police Station and Magistrates Court. A Duty Solicitor accreditation would be a significant advantage but we will also consider those still working towards their accreditation.
The ideal candidate will also have:
• Team-working skills, together with the ability to use individual initiative relating to their own responsibilities
• Strong advocacy skills
• Excellent communication skills, combined with organisational and administrative ability
• Well-developed IT capability
• A professional attitude towards work and career matters, while supporting the development of the Practice
• A clean, current UK driver’s licence and their own vehicle.
Benefits will include:
• A competitive salary, subject to relevant Criminal experience
• Additional payment for out of hours Police Station work (50% off all visits)
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous holiday entitlement, including a day off on your birthday
• Support for CPD/education and genuine career opportunities
• Family orientated employment practices with genuine consideration for flexible working.
• Professional, friendly office environment in central Mansfield.