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Duty Crime Solicitor – West Midlands

Duty Crime Solicitor in West Midlands. Salary on offer: From £55,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

From £55,000

Compensation

West Midlands

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage your own caseload of criminal matters and assist with complex cases.

  • Act as an advocate in court for a variety of cases.

  • Prepare cases for the Crown Court and represent clients at police stations.

  • Serve as a Duty Solicitor, working outside office hours as needed.

  • Travel and work flexibly across different offices, courts, and police stations.

  • Promote work inflow through networking and personal contacts.

  • Meet office targets, budgets, and billing requirements.

  • Engage in continuing professional development and training.

About You

  • Qualified Duty Criminal Solicitor with strong knowledge of Criminal Law.

  • Experience as a criminal practitioner; Higher Rights of Audience desirable.

  • Excellent case management, time management, communication, and organisational skills.

  • Proficiency in IT and administrative systems.

  • Polite, patient manner with a commitment to high standards of client care.

  • Compliance with Law Society professional requirements.

What's on Offer

  • £55,000 salary.

  • Permanent position in the West Midlands.

Why This Role

Work within a supportive and established team, offering excellent career progression and high-quality criminal law work.

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Role Summary

Salary

From £55,000

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — West Midlands

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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