NQ Solicitor / Retrain Role

Michael Page Legal; North East; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension up to 28.97%

Flexible working options

Induction and four month training

Advocacy experience from day one

Progression to Senior Crown Prosecutor

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is representing a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases across England and Wales. The NQ Solicitor will represent the prosecution in Magistrates' Court and support a structured training programme.

Applicants must be a solicitor, barrister or eligible professional able to hold a practising certificate by October 2026, with newly qualified status or retraining interest in criminal law.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Legal reasoning

Analytical skills

Advocacy interest

Education

Qualified solicitor/barrister or eligible professional

Job description

Client Details

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.

Description

The NQ Solicitor will be:

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

Profile

The NQ Solicitor should be:

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

Job Offer

The NQ Solicitor will receive:

Salary of £45,920 in Yorkshire locations

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