Job Description

Duty Solicitor – City
Office

GT Stewart is a
renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Our lawyers
specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human
rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we are
currently recruiting Duty Solicitors to join our Crime Team in our Barnet and City
Office.

This is a full-time
position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity
for professional development within an award-winning law firm.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Representing clients detained at
  police stations
• Managing a caseload of criminal
  defence cases covering a full range of offences
• Conducting advocacy in the
  Magistrates’ Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if
  the candidate has Higher Rights)

About You:

• Solicitor with at least 1 year’s
  PQE in criminal matters
• Crime duty accreditation is
  preferred but not essential (successful candidates without accreditation
  will be expected to obtain it by January 2027).
• Excellent communication and
  advocacy skills
• IT proficiency and ability to work
  with case management systems
• Ability to manage a demanding
  caseload with minimal supervision
• Pragmatic, professional, and
  positive approach to work
• Passion for publicly funded legal
  work
• Strong attention to detail and
  confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent client and team-building
  skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
  and remain calm under pressure

What We
Offer:

• A positive and supportive working
  environment
• Exposure to industry specialists
  and career development opportunities
• A team that prides itself on
  promoting from within
• Competitive salary dependent on
  experience starting between £37,000 - £47,000 per year.