Criminal Duty Solicitor - Fast-Track Career Growth

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 22 May 2026

Duty Solicitor – CityOffice

GT Stewart is arenowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Our lawyersspecialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and humanrights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we arecurrently recruiting Duty Solicitors to join our Crime Team in our Barnet and CityOffice.

This is a full-timeposition within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunityfor professional development within an award-winning law firm.

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• Representing clients detained atpolice stations
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• Managing a caseload of criminaldefence cases covering a full range of offences
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• Conducting advocacy in theMagistrates’ Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings ifthe candidate has Higher Rights)
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• Solicitor with at least 1 year’sPQE in criminal matters
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• Crime duty accreditation ispreferred but not essential (successful candidates without accreditationwill be expected to obtain it by January 2027).
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• Excellent communication andadvocacy skills
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• IT proficiency and ability to workwith case management systems
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• Ability to manage a demandingcaseload with minimal supervision
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• Pragmatic, professional, andpositive approach to work
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• Passion for publicly funded legalwork
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• Strong attention to detail andconfidence to work independently as well as in a team
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• Excellent client and team-buildingskills
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• Ability to work to tight deadlinesand remain calm under pressure
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• A positive and supportive workingenvironment
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• Exposure to industry specialistsand career development opportunities
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• A team that prides itself onpromoting from within
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• Competitive salary dependent onexperience starting between £37,000 - £47,000 per year.
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