Criminal Solicitor - Complex Prosecutions & Hybrid Work

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

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.