Nq Solicitor

Page Personnel; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 41.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Civil Service pension contribution (up

Flexible working options (FT/PT)

Descrizione del lavoro

Page Personnel is supporting a leading public sector legal organisation in England and Wales to recruit a trainee prosecutor ready to retrain into criminal law. The role involves conducting prosecutions in Magistrates' Court, reviewing evidence, and guiding investigations with a supported, structured training programme.

Newly qualified or aspiring lawyers seeking public service impact will benefit from clear progression routes, ongoing advocacy experience and professional development from day

Competenze

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or eligible legal professional by Oct 2026.
• Newly qualified, approaching qualification, or retraining into criminal law.
• Motivated by public service and making a positive impact in local communities.
• Strong communicator with sound legal reasoning and analytical skills.

Mansioni

• Representing the prosecution in Magistrates' Court proceedings across a wide range of criminal matters.
• Reviewing evidence, preparing cases and making prosecution decisions in summary and either way offences.
• Advising police and investigators on criminal casework and evidential issues.
• Working closely with victims, witnesses, court staff, defence lawyers and other justice partners.
• Developing advocacy, decision making and legal analysis skills through a structured training programme.

Conoscenze

Advocacy

Legal analysis

Court work

Public service

Formazione

Solicitor/Barrister or eligible legal professional

Descrizione del lavoro

• Open to NQ lawyers and those wanting to retrain into criminal law
• Structured training with clear progression opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and supporting the criminal justice system across England and Wales.Known for its commitment to professional development, public service and career progression, the organisation offers one of the few genuine opportunities for lawyers to retrain into criminal law while receiving structured support and advocacy training.

Job Description

• Representing the prosecution in Magistrates' Court proceedings across a wide range of criminal matters
• Reviewing evidence, preparing cases and making prosecution decisions in summary and either way offences
• Advising police and investigators on criminal casework and evidential issues
• Working closely with victims, witnesses, court staff, defence lawyers and other justice partners
• Developing advocacy, decision making and legal analysis skills through a structured training programme

The Successful Applicant

• A solicitor, barrister or eligible legal professional able to hold a practising certificate by October 2026
• Newly qualified, approaching qualification, or interested in retraining into criminal law
• Motivated by public service and making a positive impact within local communities
• A strong communicator with sound legal reasoning and analytical skills
• Interested in advocacy, court work and ongoing professional development

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,920
• Civil Service pension contribution of up to 28.97%
• Permanent opportunity with full time, part time and flexible working options considered
• Comprehensive induction and structured four month training programme
• Daily advocacy experience and significant stakeholder exposure from the outset
• Clear progression routes into Senior Crown Prosecutor, Crown Advocate and Legal Manager positions
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after five years
• Additional privilege day each year
• Competitive family leave policies
• Access to extensive learning and development programmes