About MSB Solicitors:

MSB Solicitors is a distinguished law firm with a reputation for excellence. Our focus is:

• CUSTOMER (our client base is the community we serve): We are dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining our position as a leader in the field. With a strong commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we pride ourselves on our expertise, innovation, and professional integrity.
• PEOPLE (our teams are our greatest asset): We want to make opportunities to progress available to everyone
• ESG (give back to the community we serve): We want to contribute to our community in 3 ways: Environment; Giving back; and, Governance (do what we say)

Our Crime Team is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced Duty Solicitor to provide vital assistance within our Cheshire Crime Department. This is a fantastic opportunity responsible for supporting the Department in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients, both fee paying and publicly funded, and undertaking Duty on the Cheshire rota scheme from October 2025. The Candidate will ideally have a client base, but this is not essential. The candidate should also aim for LAA Supervisor status, if not already in place.

Main Purpose of Job:

The prime responsibility of the post is supporting the Department in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients, both fee paying and publicly funded, and undertaking Duty on the Cheshire rota scheme from October 2025. The Candidate will ideally have a client base, but this is not essential. The candidate should also aim for LAA Supervisor status, if not already in place.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients in all aspects of criminal law from the investigation stage to conclusion of the matter.
• Undertake the Cheshire Duty Rota (with support).
• Fully prepare Magistrates and Crown Court cases (optional).
• Continually promote business development and close working relationships with business contacts, including the firm’s ESG programme.
• Provide excellence in client care, in line with the firm’s philosophy “exceptional non-discriminatory professional and personal legal service”.
• Promote the firm’s 4 committed principles, as set out in the Office manual.
• To promote the firm’s policies as per company documents.

Person Specification

• Competent computer skills
• Numerical and literacy skills
• Work management and prioritising skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Flexibility
• Reliability