Prosecutions Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Prosecutions Lawyer for an initial 3 month contract with a well-regarded local authority in South London. Responsibilities include managing a full caseload of prosecutions across various areas, including Planning and Environmental Protection. The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with local authority experience. This role requires attendance in the office twice a week and at court as needed, making it suitable for candidates who can commute to the area.

Qualifications

• Must have local authority experience as a Prosecutions Lawyer.
• Experience handling a full caseload of prosecutions matters is essential.
• Ability to commute to South London is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of prosecutions including Planning and Trading Standards.
• Attend court as necessary for prosecution cases.
• Work collaboratively with the local authority team.

Skills

Local authority experience

Handling prosecutions matters

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting to a brilliant opportunity for a Prosecutions Lawyer to join a well-regarded London Borough Council on a locum basis.

Our client is looking for a Locum Prosecutions Lawyer with some local authority experience to join their friendly and welcoming team.

This role is offering an initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to be extended. This is a full-time role and the successful candidate will have to attend the office twice per week and attend court as and when needed. Therefore this role would suit someone who is able to commute to South London.

The main duties of this role include handling a full caseload of prosecutions matters including:

• Planning
• Education
• Environmental Protection
• Trading Standards
• Environmental Housing issues

Our client is seeking a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with previous experience working in local government as a Prosecutions Lawyer. The successful Prosecutions Lawyer will be joining a friendly and supportive team within a well-regarded local authority and will have the opportunity to work on an interesting and diverse caseload.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.

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