Prosecutions Lawyer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Swindon is recruiting a Prosecutions Lawyer to join a public service team on a full-time, hybrid basis. A qualified Solicitor or Barrister with contentious experience is preferred, with comprehensive training and mentoring provided to handle a varied criminal caseload.

You will contribute to delivering justice, develop prosecutorial expertise, and enjoy long-term career development opportunities within a highly regarded organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister from any practice background.
• Contentious experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to retrain into prosecutions with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and varied criminal caseload.
• Demonstrate strong advocacy and written/verbal communication.
• Engage in training and mentoring as part of career development.

Skills

Case management

Legal analysis

Advocacy

Public service mindset

Job description

A Prosecutions Lawyer position is available in Swindon, offering a salary between £44,520 and £47,720. This full-time, hybrid remote role suits a qualified Solicitor or Barrister from any practice background, particularly those with contentious experience, seeking a career change. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and mentoring to manage a varied criminal caseload. This public service role provides long‑term development prospects and the chance to contribute to the delivery of justice. Key skills include case management and legal analysis. This is a chance to specialise within a supportive, highly regarded organisation.

Job Ref: 215305104. Prosecutions Lawyer, Swindon, Qualified Solicitor, £44,520 - £47,720. An excellent retrain opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister looking to develop a career in Prosecutions, with comprehensive training, mentoring and support provided. This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer from any area of practice, particularly those with contentious experience, who is seeking a rewarding public service career with excellent long‑term development and career prospects.

• Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a broad and varied caseload of criminal law matters.
• Manage a range of complex cases, contributing to the delivery of justice while developing specialist prosecutorial knowledge, case management and advocacy skills.
• Previous contentious experience would be advantageous but is not essential, with comprehensive training and mentoring provided to support your transition into prosecutions.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong advocacy skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, meticulous attention to detail and a genuine commitment to public service.
• In return, you will receive an excellent salary, comprehensive training, ongoing professional development and excellent long‑term career progression opportunities.

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