ROLE: Duty Solicitor
SALARY: Negotiable
LOCATION: Mansfield

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Solicitor to join a long established and highly regarded Criminal Law team, covering the Nottinghamshire area.

Applicants should be confident and enthusiastic, with experience of representing clients at the Police Station and Magistrates Court. A Duty Solicitor accreditation would be a significant advantage but we will also consider those still working towards their accreditation.

The ideal candidate will also have:

* Team-working skills, together with the ability to use individual initiative relating to their own responsibilities

* Strong advocacy skills

* Excellent communication skills, combined with organisational and administrative ability

* Well-developed IT capability

* A professional attitude towards work and career matters, while supporting the development of the Practice

* A clean, current UK driver's licence and their own vehicle.

Benefits will include:

* A competitive salary, subject to relevant Criminal experience

* Additional payment for out of hours Police Station work (50% off all visits)

* Pension scheme with employer contributions

* Generous holiday entitlement, including a day off on your birthday

* Support for CPD/education and genuine career opportunities

* Family orientated employment practices with genuine consideration for flexible working.

* Professional, friendly office environment in central Mansfield