Criminal Solicitor opportunity available across the North East. This role is ideal for solicitors with 2+ years of criminal law experience looking to work on serious and complex prosecutions across Crown Court and specialist teams.
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You'll advise police, manage challenging criminal caseloads, undertake advocacy and play a key role in delivering justice, while benefiting from a strong salary, flexible working and excellent career development.
Client Details
Our client is a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases across England and Wales and supporting the wider criminal justice system. It offers lawyers the opportunity to work on cases that have a direct impact on communities while developing specialist criminal law expertise.
With structured training, supportive leadership and clear progression routes, the organisation is recognised as one of the most established employers of criminal lawyers in the UK.
Description
The Criminal Solicitor will be:
- Advising police and investigators on evidence, charging decisions and criminal case strategy across a wide range of offences.
- Reviewing serious and complex case files and making prosecution decisions in line with evidential and public interest tests.
- Conducting advocacy in Courts, including contested hearings, specialist courts and multi day trials.
- Managing a personal caseload of criminal matters while working closely with counsel, investigators and criminal justice partners.
- Building strong relationships with courts, victims, witnesses and stakeholders throughout the prosecution process.
Profile
The Criminal Solicitor should be:
- A solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with criminal law experience.
- Possess at least 2 years of experience within criminal law, criminal litigation, prosecution or defence work.
- Comfortable managing complex legal issues, exercising sound judgement and assessing legal risk.
- A confident communicator with strong advocacy and stakeholder management skills. xgikmsk
- Motivated by public service, professional development and career progression.
Job Offer
The Criminal Solicitor will receive:
- Starting salary of £55,975
- Civil Service pe...
Criminal Solicitor in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Michael Page Legal Careers
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