Criminal Solicitor – Complex Prosecutions (Midlands, Hybrid)

Michael Page Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor to handle serious and complex prosecutions across the Midlands. The role suits solicitors with at least 2 years of criminal experience, offering a rewarding path in public service within a leading legal organisation.

The position involves advising police, managing challenging caseloads, and conducting advocacy in Crown Court and specialist courts. Hybrid working and strong career development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Solicitor, barrister or equivalent with criminal law experience.
• 2+ years in criminal law, criminal litigation, prosecution or defence work.
• Strong advocacy and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise police and investigators on evidence, charging decisions and case strategy across offences.
• Review serious and complex case files and propose prosecution decisions per evidential/public interest tests.
• Conduct advocacy in Courts, including contested hearings and multi-day trials.

Skills

Criminal Law

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Public service motivation

Job description

Michael Page Legal is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor to handle serious and complex prosecutions across the Midlands. The role suits solicitors with at least 2 years of criminal experience, offering a rewarding path in public service within a leading legal organisation.

The position involves advising police, managing challenging caseloads, and conducting advocacy in Crown Court and specialist courts. Hybrid working and strong career development are highlighted.