Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Caister-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension

Structured Training Programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

eNL is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor in Norfolk to join our team and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer. The role offers a structured training programme, comprehensive development, and a competitive salary (£55,975–£63,500) with an outstanding pension.

The successful candidate must be a Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England and Wales with at least two years' PQE in criminal law. Strong advocacy, case management and analytical abilities are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer within a supportive organisation.
• Strong advocacy, case management and analytical abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad criminal caseload with advocacy and preparation responsibilities.
• Engage in structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Develop specialist expertise in prosecution work.
• Contribute to the delivery of justice within a supportive culture.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Analytical abilities

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

This full time position as a Criminal Solicitor in Norfolk offers a salary of £55,975 to £63,500. The successful candidate will retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, handling a varied and complex criminal caseload. Comprehensive training and structured development are provided by an established organisation, alongside an outstanding pension and genuine progression prospects. Applicants must be Solicitors or Barristers qualified in England and Wales with at least two years' PQE in criminal law, gained in defence or prosecution. Strong advocacy, case management and analytical abilities are essential. This role suits an experienced lawyer seeking to develop specialist expertise within a supportive setting.

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, NORFOLK, £55,975 - £63,500.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer looking to retrain and develop a career in prosecutions. You will receive comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support from an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary, outstanding pension, and genuine opportunities for progression – JOB REF: 5615.

OVERVIEW:

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution.
• Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload while developing specialist expertise in prosecution work.
• You will handle a broad range of criminal matters, using your advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills to build strong cases and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With structured career progression, ongoing professional support, and comprehensive training, you will have everything you need to develop and succeed.
• The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and case management skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to build a rewarding long-term career in prosecutions.
• This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong reputation for professional development and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer looking to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. 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.