Criminal Solicitor

Pertemps; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2 years' PQE in Birmingham. The role offers a hybrid work model and full training for those transitioning into a prosecution role. Candidates should possess strong advocacy and analytical skills, along with a passion for justice. This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Structured career development

Excellent training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in criminal law, either in defence or prosecution.
• Eager to broaden skills and embrace new challenges.
• Passion for justice and public service.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and stimulating caseload.
• Develop expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Receive structured training and ongoing professional support.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Job description

Role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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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Equal Opportunity

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.