Solicitor

Job title: Solicitor | Grade: 6 | Employment type: permanent | Hours: full time (35 hours per week) | Starting salary: £49, | Directorate: Client Legal Services | Department: Public Defence Solicitors’ Office | Location: Edinburgh | Closing date: 1 March (23:55)

We’re looking for a committed and confident criminal defence solicitor to join our Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of clients, delivering high-quality legal representation in both solemn and summary proceedings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice and representation to clients at police stations and in criminal courts as a nominated and duty solicitor
• Applying best practice and legal procedures to ensure effective case handling and operational efficiency
• Building and maintaining a local client base through excellent service and representation
• Repre...