Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Birmingham seeks a Criminal Solicitor with over 2 years of PQE to transition into a prosecutions role. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive environment. Strong advocacy and case preparation skills are essential, and candidates should have a passion for justice. Join a collaborative team working on impactful cases.

Benefits

Structured career development

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Eagerness to broaden skills and embrace new challenges.
• Desire to become a specialist in prosecutorial work.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and stimulating caseload in prosecutions.
• Develop expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Participate in structured training for skill enhancement.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Proactive learning

Education

Solicitor with 2+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Birmingham /Hybrid, £Competitive – Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and a change of direction in your criminal law career? An exceptional opportunity is on offer for a talented Criminal Solicitor to move into a Prosecutions role, with full training and development provided. To apply or register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0121 454 1004. JOB REF: 1102

The Role

This is a unique chance for a Criminal Solicitor with a solid background in criminal law to transition into a specialist prosecutions role. You will be handling a varied and stimulating caseload, developing expertise in prosecuting complex matters, and working on cases that make a real impact. Full, structured training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone keen to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution, who are eager to broaden their skills and embrace a new challenge. Strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills are essential, alongside a passion for justice and public service. You will be a confident communicator with a proactive approach to learning and a desire to become a specialist in prosecutorial work.

The Organisation

Join a highly regarded organisation offering structured career development, excellent training, and a collaborative team environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of cases and benefit from a clear pathway to progression, while receiving ongoing professional support.

To Apply

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0121 454 1004 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.