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Duty Solicitor accredited

Our client is a criminal defence firm based in Wolverhampton with LAA contracts covering the West Midlands and London.

Responsibilities

You will have responsibility for and will develop and deal with a caseload of Crime Work including representation at the Police Station and Magistrates Court.
Part of the out of hours rota for Police Station attendance.
You will be enthusiastic and energetic in developing and maintaining local and regional networks to attract and secure new business.
Role Specific

A current practicing certificate for either the SRA or CILEX
Own client following advantageous
Ability to run your own caseload and acting with autonomy
Ability to conduct marketing and building caseload
Advocacy skills with the ability and willingness to conduct own advocacy
Procedural and technical competence
The ability to work to short deadlines, under pressure and to financial targets
Good client care skills and commitment to these areas of work
The ability to build relationships with other professionals and third parties
Professionalism and integrity at all times
Ability to work within the team as required
PC literate with good word, excel and outlook skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Flexible approach to work
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

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