Criminal Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Phillack; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL in Guildford is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE for a permanent, full-time role handling a varied caseload and developing specialist expertise in prosecutions. The role offers comprehensive training and clear progression within a respected prosecutions environment.

The appointed lawyer will benefit from ongoing professional development and exposure to challenging cases, with a strong emphasis on public service and delivering justice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in Criminal Law, gained in defence or prosecution.
• Strong advocacy and case preparation skills are required.
• Commitment to justice and public service.

Responsibilities

• Case preparation, advocacy, and client liaison with attention to detail.
• Manage a varied caseload and progress complex criminal matters.
• Contribute to prosecutions and achieve meaningful justice outcomes.

Skills

2+ years' PQE in Criminal Law

Advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified to practise in England and Wales

Job description

A Criminal Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE is sought by eNL for a permanent, full-time position in Guildford, offering a salary between £61,750 and £71,400.

The appointed lawyer will manage a varied caseload and develop specialist expertise in prosecuting complex criminal matters, with comprehensive training and clear progression provided.

This role suits an ambitious practitioner seeking to transition into a dedicated prosecutions career.

Key responsibilities

• case preparation, advocacy, and client liaison, requiring strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

The position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the justice system within a respected organisation.

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ Years’ PQE, Guildford, £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.

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.

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.