Criminal Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave (30 after 5 years

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is assisting a leading public sector criminal law client across Yorkshire. The role is suited for solicitors with 2+ years in criminal law to work on serious prosecutions across Crown Court and specialist teams.

You will advise police, manage challenging caseloads, undertake advocacy and contribute to delivering justice while benefiting from a strong salary, flexible working and career development.

Qualifications

• Solicitor/barrister or equivalent with criminal law experience.
• 2+ years in criminal law, criminal litigation, prosecution or defence work.
• Comfortable managing complex legal issues with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Advise police and investigators on evidence, charging decisions and case strategy.
• Review serious and complex case files and make prosecution decisions.
• Conduct advocacy in Courts, including contested hearings and multi-day trials.
• Manage a personal caseload while collaborating with counsel and partners.
• Build strong relationships with courts, victims, witnesses and stakeholders.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Legal risk assessment

Public service motivation

Education

Qualified solicitor/barrister or equivalent

Job description

Criminal Solicitor opportunity available across Yorkshire. This role is ideal for solicitors with 2+ years of criminal law experience looking to work on serious and complex prosecutions across Crown Court and specialist teams.

You will advise police, manage challenging criminal caseloads, undertake advocacy and play a key role in delivering justice, while benefiting from a strong salary, flexible working and excellent career development.

Client Details

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.

Description

• 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.

Profile

• 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.

Job Offer

• Starting salary of £55,975 with higher salary bands available depending on location.
• Civil Service pension with employer contribution of up to 28%.
• 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.