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Duty Criminal Solicitor / NQ+ / Greater Manchester / £30,000+ (DOE) / This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor seeking to begin their career in criminal law, as well as for more experienced Solicitors looking to progress within a supportive and busy environment – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 2640OVERVIEW:• Manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters• Attend police stations and represent clients at the Magistrates’ Court• Assist with Crown Court cases where appropriate• Participate in the duty rota, including out of hours work• Work closely with experienced colleagues on case preparation• Deliver high quality, timely and robust legal advice to clients • Qualified Solicitor with current Duty Accreditation (essential)• Experience handling criminal matters (during training or post-qualification)• Confident attending police stations and representing clients at the Magistrates’ Court• Strong advocacy skills and ability to work effectively under pressure• Commitment to excellent client care and professional standards• Willing to participate in the out of hours duty rota• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach • Well established practice with a strong reputation in criminal defence• High quality representation and loyal client base• Supportive, forward-thinking team environment• Modern case management systems• Ongoing training and professional development• Competitive salary, on-call enhancements and clear progression routesHOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to