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BenefitsSalary Range: £40-48,000pa dep on expCompany pensionHolidays 20 days plus bank holidaysThis role has an element of flexible working once court/police station work is completed.Job SummaryOur well-established client law firm based in Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire is currently seeking Criminal Duty Solicitors to join their established team in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex Courts. The successful Criminal Duty Solicitors will be managing their own caseload and will be representing clients in a mixture of criminal law matters, where you will be liaising with Courts, CPS, Police, Counsel and any other professional body. Ideally Criminal Duty Solicitors will already be on the rota or due to commence being on there.Duties Include:Interviewing and advising clients.Undertaking casework managing the case from inception to conclusion.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 casesAttending 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 Criminal Duty 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.Knowledge of billing and Legal procedures.Good communication