Criminal Defence Solicitor
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Reference:0305
Salary:From £37,080
Working pattern:Full time, Permanent
Location:Edinburgh based, with regular travel across Scotland
Closing date:14 July 2019 at midnight
The Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) provides high quality criminal legal defence services in all of the criminal courts in Scotland. We are currently looking for a solicitor to work routinely throughout Scotland between our PDSO offices, particularly in the Central belt. You would be expected to provide high quality criminal legal defence services in summary and solemn cases, with a focus on duty solicitor work both at court and at police stations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly motivated team of solicitors dedicated to providing the best possible service to clients within some of Scotland’s busiest courts.
With a full, post-qualified and unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland, you will have a current, valid driving licence; and (ideally) at least a year of criminal court experience in Scots Law and in advising and assisting suspects in police detention. Computer literacy in Word, Excel, time and case recording would be highly desirable.
In return our benefits package includes a competitive holiday entitlement and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme.
Shortlisting will be concluded in week commencing 22 July, with interviews likely to take place on 31 July or 1 August.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly motivated team of solicitors dedicated to providing the best possible service to clients within some of Scotland’s busiest courts.
With a full, post-qualified and unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland, you will have a current, valid driving licence; and (ideally) at least a year of criminal court experience in Scots Law and in advising and assisting suspects in police detention. Computer literacy in Word, Excel, time and case recording would be highly desirable.
In return our benefits package includes a competitive holiday entitlement and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme.
Shortlisting will be concluded in week commencing 22 July, with interviews likely to take place on 31 July or 1 August.
Application Information
Please apply online.For assistance, email recruitment@slab.org.uk, or phone 0131 240 2027.
