criminal-solicitor

enl; Colchester; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Criminal Lawyer with 2+ years PQE in Criminal Law to join our Essex team and progress into a specialist Prosecutions role. You will handle varied cases, receive comprehensive training, and benefit from ongoing professional development and clear career progression.

The organisation offers a structured environment with professional support and opportunities to develop expertise in prosecution while contributing to justice and public service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors or Barristers with at least 2 years' PQE in Criminal Law.
• Strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills.
• Commitment to justice and public service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied criminal caseload and develop specialist prosecution expertise.
• Provide advocacy and case preparation for complex matters.
• Contribute to delivery of justice within a specialist Prosecutions environment.

Skills

Criminal Law PQE

Advocacy

Case Preparation

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ Years’ PQE, Essex, £61,750 - £71,400. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to transition into a specialist Prosecutions role. Offering comprehensive training, ongoing professional development and clear career progression, this is an ideal opportunity to build a rewarding career within a respected organisation. Job Ref: 5047

THE ROLE

The appointed Criminal Lawyer will manage a varied caseload, developing specialist expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases that make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal practitioner to develop their career within a specialist Prosecutions environment. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing professional support, together with exposure to a broad range of challenging and varied matters.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in Criminal Law, gained in either defence or prosecution. You will possess strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills, together with a commitment to justice and public service.

THE ORGANISATION

This respected organisation offers a supportive working environment, structured career development programmes and comprehensive training. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer seeking a new direction, with ongoing professional support and clear opportunities to develop and progress.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 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 their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.