Criminal Duty Solicitor

Criminal Duty Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Experience: 1+ PQE

Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, attend police stations, represent clients at the Magistrates’ Court, assist with Crown Court cases where appropriate, participate in the duty rota including out‑of‑hours work, and work closely with experienced colleagues on case preparation. The role requires delivering high‑quality, timely and robust legal advice to clients at all times.

Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with current Duty Solicitor Accreditation, experience handling criminal matters during training or post‑qualification, confidence attending police stations and representing clients before the Magistrates’ Court, strong advocacy skills, ability to work under pressure, commitment to client care and professional standards, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, proactive approach, and willingness to participate in the out‑of‑hours duty rota.

Firm & Benefits

The firm is a well‑established practice with a strong reputation in criminal defence and a loyal client base. It offers a supportive and forward‑thinking team environment, modern case management systems, ongoing training and professional development, clear opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary and on‑call enhancements.

Equal Opportunity

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.