NQ Solicitor - Criminal Law Trainee & Prosecution Advocate
Page Personnel
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Job summary
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
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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Job description
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
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