Criminal Solicitor

Page Personnel; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Page Personnel in the United Kingdom is representing a leading public sector legal organisation, prosecuting criminal cases across England and Wales. The Criminal Solicitor will advise police, review case files and conduct court advocacy, managing a personal caseload with investigators and partners.

The role offers a starting salary of £55,975 with higher bands by location, a Civil Service pension, permanent status, and hybrid working options combining home, office and court attendance.

Qualifications

• A solicitor, barrister or equivalent with criminal law experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in criminal law, criminal litigation, prosecution or defence.

Responsibilities

• Advise police and investigators on evidence, charging decisions and strategy across offences.
• Review serious and complex case files and make prosecution decisions in line with evidential and public interest tests.
• Conduct advocacy in Courts, including contested hearings, specialist courts and multi day trials.
• Manage a personal caseload of criminal matters while coordinating with counsel, investigators and criminal justice partners.
• Build relationships with courts, victims, witnesses and stakeholders throughout the prosecution process.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Handle complex and high profile criminal cases
• Salary £55,975 plus exceptional pension

About Our Client

Our client is a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases across England and Wales and supporting the wider criminal justice system. It offers lawyers the opportunity to work on cases that have a direct impact on communities while developing specialist criminal law expertise.With structured training, supportive leadership and clear progression routes, the organisation is recognised as one of the most established employers of criminal lawyers in the UK.

Job Description

The Criminal Solicitor will be: Advising police and investigators on evidence, charging decisions and criminal case strategy across a wide range of offences. Reviewing serious and complex case files and making prosecution decisions in line with evidential and public interest tests. Conducting advocacy in Courts, including contested hearings, specialist courts and multi day trials. Managing a personal caseload of criminal matters while working closely with counsel, investigators and criminal justice partners. Building strong relationships with courts, victims, witnesses and stakeholders throughout the prosecution process.

The Successful Applicant

The Criminal Solicitor should be: A solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with criminal law experience. Possess at least 2 years of experience within criminal law, criminal litigation, prosecution or defence work. Comfortable managing complex legal issues, exercising sound judgement and assessing legal risk. A confident communicator with strong advocacy and stakeholder management skills. Motivated by public service, professional development and career progression.

What's on Offer

The Criminal Solicitor will receive: Starting salary of £55,975 with higher salary bands available depending on location. Civil Service pension with employer contribution of up to 28.97%. Permanent position with full time, part time and flexible working options. Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and court attendance. Structured induction and professional development programme. Exposure to some of the most serious and complex criminal cases within the justice system. 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years plus an additional privilege day. Clear progression opportunities into Legal Manager and Crown Advocate roles.