We are seeking both Duty Solicitors to join our team in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex courts. With over 25 years years in business we continue to develop these areas.
Duty Solicitors will already be on the rota or due to commence being on there.
Market rate of pay and pay dependent on experience.
Duties Include:
Interviewing and advising clients.
Undertaking casework.
Administration of casework and keeping case management system up to date.
Ensuring that casework is promptly and efficiently billed and sending bills to private clients and claiming interim payments from the Legal Aid Agency whenever appropriate.
Regular review of cases
Attending court (including Saturday Court) to deal with clients.
Keeping up to date with the changes in law and practice.
Attending training courses.
Attending Police Station when required even outside normal hours.
To hold the 24 hour Emergency Line as requested.
Qualifications:
Admission as a Solicitor and holding the CLAS certificate (Duty).
Ability to work on one's own initiative with limited supervision; ability to work under pressure.
Experience of Legal Aid practice and of Advocacy.
Knowledge of billing and Legal procedures.
Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage casework.
Legible handwriting.
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This role has an element of flexible working once court/police station work completed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 40,000.00-48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Experience:
COURT: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
CLAS Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
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