Criminal Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Criminal Solicitor for multiple locations in England. The role offers a competitive salary and a structured induction program, providing opportunities for professional development into managerial roles. Responsibilities include preparing prosecutions and advising investigators. A law degree and a commitment to public service are required. This position supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Up to 28% employer pension contribution

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Flexible working policy

Extensive training programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• A keen focus on personal development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cases for prosecution.
• Advise police on casework.
• Decide whether prosecutions should proceed.

Skills

Strong communicator

Decision making

Influencing skills

Commitment to public service

Education

Law degree

Common Professional Examination or Graduate Diploma in Law

Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Exam

Job description

Criminal Solicitor - Salary: £42,320 - £49,030 - Location: Multiple locations - Permanent - Hybrid working

Overview

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a long-standing public sector client to recruit multiple Criminal Solicitors into their busy legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals that are newly qualified but are looking to progress within criminal law into a prosecutor's role.

As part of this role, you will benefit from a structured induction, four-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.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and present cases for prosecution.
• 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 our decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police.
• To work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer (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

• 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

If you believe you have the required experience to fulfil this 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 the end of September.

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

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.