Location: Preston

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Closing Date: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at any time.

Ryan & Co Solicitors Are Recruiting!

We are excited to announce that Preston’s newest criminal law firm is recruiting, and we are seeking a Duty Solicitor to join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding and developing our firm.

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to help shape a new office. If you’re passionate about criminal law and eager to progress, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a qualified Duty Solicitor with:

• Police Station Accreditation
• A proven reputation and ideally a client following within the local area
• Previous leadership or management experience, or the drive to develop those skills
• A dynamic and commercially minded approach to legal practice
• A willingness to be involved in marketing, business development, and the wider promotion of Ryan & Co Solicitors

Key Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will:

• Manage your own caseload, from the Police station through to trial
• Represent clients at the Police station and in Court
• Participate in the out-of-hours Police station rota
• Draft legal documentation and prepare proofs of evidence
• Instruct Counsel and specialist advocates for Crown Court cases
• Assist with Crown Court litigation and private client Magistrates' Court work
• Supervise and delegate work to trainees, paralegals, and support staff
• Travel across the region as necessary to support clients and attend Court
• Contribute to building and leading the new office 

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Duty Solicitor accredited and Police station qualified
• Self-motivated, proactive, and business-aware
• Passionate about criminal law and providing excellent client care
• Able to manage a varied workload under pressure
• Comfortable supervising junior staff and working as part of a larger team
• Well-organised with excellent time management and communication skills
• Technologically proficient, including with Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Flexible, positive, and team-oriented

Why Join Us?

At Ryan & Co, we do things differently! Here’s what you can expect when you become part of our team:

• Performance related bonus scheme
• Out of office hours overtime payments
• Flexible working options, including 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, TOIL, and hybrid arrangements
• Holidays starting at 21 days PLUS bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service), plus:
  • An additional paid celebration day
  • Option to buy / sell holidays
  • Up to 2 extra discretionary days at Christmas
• Company Pension
• Free gym membership
• Bright, well-equipped offices in the heart of Winckley Square
• Daily fresh fruit, biscuits, and tea and coffee making facilities