Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer for a public sector client in the UK. This role involves preparing and presenting cases, advising investigators, and making evidenced-based prosecution decisions. Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in effective communication and public service. Benefits include competitive salary, extensive training, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive public sector salary

Employer pension contribution up to 28%

Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Extensive training programme

Flexible working policy

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a UK qualified solicitor/barrister (able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales).
• Demonstrate commitment to public service and personal development.
• Proven experience in a similar decision-making role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cases for prosecution.
• Advise police and other investigators on casework.
• Decide whether prosecutions should proceed based on evidence.
• Explain decisions to stakeholders clearly.
• Work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.

Skills

Excellent influencing skills

Strong communication

Decision making

Education

Law degree

Completed Legal Practice Course or equivalent

Job description

Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer

Salary: £44,520 - £50,000

Location: Multiple locations

Permanent

Full-time

Overview of the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a long-standing public sector client to recruit multiple lawyers/solicitors and barristers into their Criminal Law and Prosecutions team. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals that are newly qualified but are looking to progress within criminal law into a prosecution's role or for those who specialise in a different area of law that are keen to transition into Criminal Law and Prosecutions.

As part of this role, you will benefit from a structured induction, 4-month training plan and opportunities to shadow colleagues across the organisation. Once you gain further experience, you have options to progress into a more senior position, including the opportunity to progress to managerial positions.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer role will include:

• To prepare and present cases for prosecution - please note that this role is heavily advocacy based.
• To advise police and other investigators on casework in a wide range of summary-only and some either-way offences.
• To decide, based on evidence, whether prosecutions should proceed or be discontinued in matters.
• To explain decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police.
• To work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.

Key requirements for the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer position include:

• Must be a UK qualified solicitor/barrister (able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales).
• A law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in Law.
• Completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage and training contract.
• Demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the community.
• A keen focus on personal development and career progression.
• Proven experience in making effective decisions in a similar role.
• A strong communicator with excellent influencing skills.

Benefits that come alongside the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer position will include:

• A competitive public sector base salary.
• Excellent employer pension contribution of up to 28%.
• A progressive annual leave entitlement, starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• An extensive training programme to assist with your career development.
• A competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• A flexible working policy and a family-friendly approach to work to ensure work-life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available and can be discussed with management upon hire.
• Cycle to work scheme alongside employee savings - to help you outside of the workplace.

How to apply for the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer role:

If you believe you have the required qualifications to fulfil the Senior Prosecutions Lawyer position, please apply for this role within. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the client or this opportunity specifically, you can contact Callum Greig in the Sellick Partnership office who would be happy to set up a confidential chat.

Closing date:

ASAP - please submit your CV for consideration, we are looking to shortlist candidates and provide details to our client by 2nd February.

Synonyms related to this role: Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister, Litigation, Associate

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