Prosecutions Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd is recruiting a Prosecutions Lawyer in Newcastle Upon Tyne for a role that supports training and mentoring while developing a career in prosecutions. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a public service environment, focusing on a broad criminal caseload and complex cases.

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong advocacy and communication skills is preferred, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister required.
• Strong advocacy and written/verbal communication skills essential.
• Contentious experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Join a team handling a broad criminal caseload and prosecutorial work.
• Develop specialist prosecutorial knowledge, case management and advocacy skills.
• Benefit from comprehensive training and mentoring during the transition into prosecutions.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Contentious experience

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Prosecutions Lawyer, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Qualified Solicitor, £44,520 - £47,720.

Job Ref: 215305101

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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