Locum Prosecutions Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Locum Prosecutions Lawyer to handle various prosecution matters with predominantly remote working, attending Court as needed. The ideal candidate must have experience with Local Authorities and strong legal advice skills. This full-time position offers up to £50 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Prosecution matters is required.
• Must demonstrate prior experience working with Local Authorities.
• Strong ability to prepare cases and briefs for Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for various Prosecution matters.
• Conduct case preparation and case management for Court.
• Prepare briefs and attend Court on behalf of Local Authority.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.

Skills

Experience in Prosecution matters

Ability to manage a caseload

Strong legal advice skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Locum Prosecutions Lawyer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Midlands

Locum Prosecutions Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months +

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, Court attendance when required

Hourly Rate: Up to £50 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience

Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience in handling Prosecutions matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties

• Manage a caseload and provide legal advice on a wide range of Prosecution matters including regulatory matters (e.g. environmental health, trading standards, licensing enforcement, planning enforcement, waste enforcement)
• Conduct case preparation and case management of allocated cases for Court purposes and liaise with the relevant clients from various departments within the Local Authority
• Prepare briefs for Counsel, liaise with them on matters due for Court, and attend Court on behalf of the Local Authority
• Review work to ensure it is completed to a high standard

Application and contact

If you’re interested in this Locum Prosecutions Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Amelia Thomas directly via phone or email for further information:

[e-mail] or [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Job Reference: J89357

Equal Opportunity and notes

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

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