Job Title: CLAS-Accredited Duty Solicitor
We are a thriving, high-quality criminal defence firm with a reputation for handling everything from motoring offences to the most serious and high-profile criminal cases.
As a Duty Solicitor, you will be based in our Stafford office and focus on Magistrates' Court advocacy, with the opportunity to work on serious and high-profile Crown Court cases.
Our team is experienced in securing the best possible outcomes in complex, multi-handed conspiracy cases, serious fraud, violent crime, and sexual offences.
We have a specialist POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) department, handling confiscation proceedings, restraint orders, asset recovery cases, and enforcement matters.
The role offers an environment tailored to your needs, whether you are a driven solicitor eager to take on serious crime and leadership responsibilities or an experienced lawyer looking for a stable and flexible role.
You will have the opportunity to build your own client base, develop in other areas of law if you wish, and be part of a firm that is committed to excellence, growth, and flexibility.
* This is an opportunity to take on high-level cases, lead on serious crime, and work towards heading our criminal department.
* We also offer a strong support team of accredited caseworkers and solicitors to cover out-of-hours work, so your level of involvement is completely up to you.
* If desired, there is an opportunity to gain experience in proceeds of crime, asset recovery, and financial crime.
We offer a competitive salary, med-care cover & pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, family discounts on legal work, free parking at the office, and opportunity for progression & leadership.
We are seeking a CLAS-accredited Duty Solicitor eligible for the Duty Solicitor Scheme, with experience ranging from 1 year PQE to 10+ years PQE.
Potentially two positions available. Whether you want to progress to leadership or simply enjoy doing high-quality work in a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.