Locum Prosecutions Lawyer

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

Job summary

A local authority in the Midlands seeks a Locum Prosecutions Lawyer for a predominantly remote role lasting 3 months. The candidate should have experience in handling Prosecutions matters, including environmental health and licensing enforcement. Responsibilities include managing cases, preparing court briefs, and ensuring high-quality legal advice. The role offers an hourly rate of up to £50 based on experience. Ideal for those looking to work flexibly while contributing to local governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Prosecutions matters.
• Prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide legal advice on Prosecution matters.
• Conduct case preparation and management for court.
• Prepare briefs for counsel and attend court as necessary.
• Review work to ensure high standards.

Job description

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

Position: 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

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide legal advice on a wide range of Prosecution matters including a variety of 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.

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 on:

Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Job Reference: J89357

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