Crime Duty Solicitor

1 week ago


Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pertemps Northampton Full time

**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.
- 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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