Prosecutions Lawyer

ENL; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentoring

Structured career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

eNL in Leicester is offering a retrain opportunity for a Prosecutions Lawyer, with a salary of £44,520 to £47,720.Qualified Solicitors or Barristers can apply and will receive full training and mentoring to transition into prosecutions.

You will build specialist prosecutorial knowledge while handling a varied criminal caseload, with strong advocacy and case-management development. The role supports long-term progression within public service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister from any legal background.
• Willing to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with mentoring.
• Contingent value: contentious experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer.
• Gain experience across a varied and complex criminal law caseload with advocacy.
• Develop prosecutorial knowledge, strong case management and advocacy skills.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Public service commitment

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Qualified Barrister

Job description

Retrain Opportunity - Prosecutions Lawyer, Leicester, £44,520 - £47,720. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to retrain and develop specialist expertise in Prosecutions, supported by comprehensive training, dedicated mentoring and structured career development. Applications are welcomed from lawyers across all areas of practice, with contentious experience advantageous. In return, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary, exceptional pension and benefits package, and genuine opportunities for long-term progression – JOB REF: 5956

• This opportunity is open to qualified Solicitors and Barristers from any legal background who are seeking a fresh challenge and a new direction for their career.
• You will join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal law caseload. You’ll develop specialist prosecutorial knowledge, alongside strong case management and advocacy skills, while playing a key role in delivering justice.
• While contentious experience is advantageous, it is not essential, with full training and mentoring provided to help you transition successfully into prosecutions.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong advocacy skills, excellent communication, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to public service.
• In return, you’ll receive a salary of £44,520 - £47,720, comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, an exceptional pension and benefits package, and excellent long-term career prospects.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.