NQ Solicitor: Fast-Track Criminal Prosecution Training

Michael Page Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension contribution up

25 days annual leave (up to 30 after 5

Additional privilege day

Competitive family leave policies

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

NQ Solicitors is offering a retraining opportunity for lawyers to enter criminal advocacy across the Midlands. The role focuses on prosecuting in Courts, with a structured training programme accelerating career progression from day one.

We seek solicitors, barristers or eligible legal professionals with a practising certificate by October 2026, including those nearing qualification and those retraining into criminal law, committed to public service and community impact.

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

Job description

NQ Solicitors is offering a retraining opportunity for lawyers to enter criminal advocacy across the Midlands. The role focuses on prosecuting in Courts, with a structured training programme accelerating career progression from day one.

We seek solicitors, barristers or eligible legal professionals with a practising certificate by October 2026, including those nearing qualification and those retraining into criminal law, committed to public service and community impact.