OverviewA successful and established criminal practice is opening a new office in Coventry and is seeking a Duty Solicitor to join their growing team. This is a rare chance to help build a new office, shape a team, and make a real impact, all with the backing of an experienced wider practice. The ideal candidate:

Duty Solicitor qualified and Police Station Accredited

Has a strong local reputation and following

Has management experience or is keen to develop these skills

Is excited to get involved in marketing, promotion, and developing services locally

You’ll also have the chance to work on Crown Court Litigation and Private Magistrates Court work, with opportunities for career progression, work-related bonuses, and internal training

Participation in the out-of-hours Police Station rota will be required

Key Responsibilities

Meeting clients and providing expert criminal law advice

Managing your own caseload from police station to trial

Drafting applications, documents, and letters

Preparing evidence and responding to prosecution witness statements

Representing clients in court and instructing barristers

Attending the police station when required

Travelling across the area to represent clients

Supervising and supporting junior colleagues

Other duties as directed by management

Person Specification

Duty Solicitor Status and Police Station Accreditation must

Self-motivated, commercially minded, and proactive

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage high workloads in a fast-paced environment

Strong client care ethos and commitment to Criminal Law

Flexible, resilient, and a “can-do” attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software

What You Can Expect

A culture of respect, collaboration, and support

Clear career progression – from Solicitor to Senior Associate and beyond

Ongoing training and development to support career goals

Encouragement to develop business and new ideas

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Flexible working: hybrid, compressed 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, TOIL

Generous holiday: up to days, plus bank holidays, plus a paid celebration day

Option to buy or sell holiday, plus extra days at Christmas

Private healthcare (with upgrades for optical and dental)

Gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and fresh fruit in the office

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, counselling, and health advice

If you’re ready to help build a new office, grow a team, and make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity!

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