Prosecutions Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentoring

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer. The role offers comprehensive training, mentoring and a rewarding public service path with strong career prospects.

The successful candidate will handle diverse criminal law matters, demonstrate robust advocacy, and engage in high-quality written and oral communication. Salary is £44,520–£47,720 with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Barristers from any area of law who are looking to take their legal career in a new direction.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Barristers from any area of law who are looking to take their legal career in a new direction.

Skills

Advocacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Public service motivation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Prosecutions Lawyer, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 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.

Job Ref: 215305101

• 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.
• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Barristers from any area of law who are looking to take their legal career in a new direction.
• 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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