Criminal Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Suffolk is seeking a Criminal Solicitor for a permanent, full-time position. Candidates should have 2+ years’ PQE in criminal law, with admission to practice in England & Wales. The role involves handling a varied caseload and transitioning into prosecution work, with full training provided.

The successful applicant will prepare cases, advise clients, and conduct advocacy, contributing to a supportive environment and meaningful justice-focused work within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases and complex matters.
• Strong advocacy and courtroom preparation skills.
• Ability to advise clients clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cases from initial review to resolution.
• Advise clients and conduct advocacy in court.
• Develop prosecution or defence skills through comprehensive training.
• Handle a varied caseload with attention to detail and ethics.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Legal research

Client advisory

Public service

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practice in England & Wales

Job description

A Criminal Solicitor is sought for a permanent, full-time position in Suffolk, offering a salary between £55,975 and £63,500. This role suits a qualified lawyer with over two years’ PQE in criminal law, whether from a defence or prosecution background.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, handling complex matters and transitioning into prosecution work, with full training provided. Key responsibilities include preparing cases, advising clients, and conducting advocacy. This position offers a fresh professional direction within a supportive environment, allowing for meaningful contributions to the justice system.

Applications are open to solicitors and barristers authorised to practise in England and Wales.

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Suffolk, £55,975 - £63,500.

Are you ready for a fresh challenge and a new direction in your career?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer to transition into a Prosecutions role, with comprehensive training and development provided.

Overview

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practice within England & Wales, with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law - in defence or prosecution.


• You will manage a varied caseload, developing expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases to make a meaningful impact.


• You will demonstrate strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to develop specialist technical expertise in prosecutions.


• This is a rare chance to join a respected organisation known for its structured career development programmes, and a supportive, collaborative culture.


• Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fresh and rewarding career direction.

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.

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