Senior Associate Lawyer Criminal Litigation

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government legal body is seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their public law team focusing on criminal litigation work. This full-time role, under a 6-month contract, requires 2 days a week in the London office. The successful candidate will need at least 3 years PQE and demonstrable experience in criminal litigation. Responsibilities include conducting litigation, managing disclosure, and drafting witness statements. Experience in public law is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE as a Lawyer.
• Demonstrable criminal litigation experience is essential.
• Experience in public and regulatory law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation in criminal proceedings.
• Draft and review witness statements.
• Manage disclosure and correspond with litigants.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Conducting litigation in criminal proceedings

Drafting and reviewing witness statements

Managing disclosure

Education

3 years PQE as a Lawyer

Job description

Senior Associate Lawyer- Criminal Litigation

A government body are seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their public law team to focus on criminal litigation work. This is a full-time role, for an initial 6 month contract and requires 2 days a week in their London office (Southwark).

As the Senior Associate Lawyer, you will be responsible for conducting litigation in criminal proceedings, primarily fare evasion prosecutions and prosecutions under taxi and private hire vehicle legislation. Although not anticipated, you may be required to conduct advocacy in the magistrates’ courts if required. Finally, you will draft and review and witness statements, managing disclosure, and corresponding with litigants or their representatives.

To be considered you will have a minimum of 3 years PQE as a Lawyer, and you must have demonstratable criminal litigation experience. Experience of public and regulatory law and/or familiarity with compliance and enforcement is desirable.

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