Criminal Lawyer

ENL Legal; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Criminal Lawyer in South Yorkshire. This role offers an excellent training and development opportunity for those passionate about Prosecutions. After an initial induction, you will manage a varied caseload, conducting court advocacy and providing legal advice. The firm promotes flexibility with remote working options, ensuring a supportive environment for your growth. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact in the field of criminal law.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Ongoing Mentoring

On-the-job Training

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors and Barristers with a valid practising certificate required.
• 2 years' experience in criminal law or regulatory prosecutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting court advocacy and providing legal advice.
• Preparing and presenting cases in court and reviewing evidence.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Judgment

Decision-Making

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, South Yorkshire, up to £54,080 - £61,650. Excellent training and development opportunity for individuals interested in a career in Prosecutions, with a strong benefits package and flexible working arrangements available. JOB REF: 215299653

THE ROLE:
After completing an initial induction period, the successful candidate will take on a varied caseload of contentious criminal law and prosecution matters. Responsibilities will include conducting court advocacy, providing legal advice, preparing and presenting cases in court, and reviewing evidence, case files, and charging decisions.

THE CANDIDATE:
This position is open to qualified Solicitors and Barristers who hold a valid practising certificate in England and Wales and have resided in the UK for a minimum of five years. Ideally, applicants will have 2 years' prior experience in criminal law or contentious regulatory prosecutions, along with a genuine enthusiasm for this area of law or a strong willingness to learn. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and confident decision-making abilities.

THE FIRM:
You will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing mentoring, and on-the-job training to ensure a smooth transition into your new role in prosecutions. The role also offers a competitive benefits package and the flexibility to work remotely two to three days per week.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma Jones on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.