Assistant Lawyer (Prosecutions)

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a junior Prosecutions Assistant Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This opportunity involves handling a variety of cases while providing crucial legal support. Ideal candidates are newly qualified solicitors or barristers eager to develop their skills within a supportive environment. The role offers flexible working arrangements, generous benefits including 29 days annual leave, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Agile working

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Annual season ticket loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Childcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate or CiLex/equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in local government is a plus.
• Newly qualified applicants considered with keen interest in prosecution law.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of prosecution and litigation matters.
• Provide legal advice and support to the Lawyer and Senior Lawyer.
• Assist with caseloads covering different legal issues.

Skills

Prosecution Law

Legal Advice

Litigation

Local Government Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

CiLex or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Are you a junior Prosecutions Lawyer with local government experience and looking to develop their career?

Royal Greenwich is proud to be a borough synonymous with first class modern services. A world heritage site, our communities are vibrant and diverse, and our elected members are ambitious to realise the potential of the borough whilst working within a challenging financial environment.

The job

An excellent opportunity exists for aProsecutions Assistant Lawyerto join a small team of lawyers within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The role will involve handling a varied caseload, providing legal advice and support to the Lawyer and Senior Lawyer.

Greenwich Legal Services is committed to being a high performing in-house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the Royal Borough’s priorities and objectives for the benefit of our community.This role sits within the wider Housing and Litigation team.

Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Senior Lawyer and work with the Lawyer, assisting them with caseloads covering a range of prosecution and litigation matters.

You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister holding a current practising certificate, or CiLex/ equivalent experience. We would consider newly qualified applicants who demonstrate that they have relevant experience in local government and a keen interest in prosecution law. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your career in a supported environment.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you and we’re happy to discuss our range of flexible working arrangements too.

Rewards and Benefits of working for us:

• Commitment to provide development opportunities to staff
• Agile working
• 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Annual season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contactKaren Mitchell; [e-mail] 020 8921 5176

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.