At a Glance
- Tasks: Represent the prosecution in court and develop advocacy skills from day one.
- Company: Leading public sector legal organisation committed to professional development.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, generous leave, and a strong pension contribution.
- Other info: Structured training programme with clear progression routes into senior roles.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in local communities while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Solicitor, barrister, or eligible legal professional with a practising certificate by October 2026.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
This is an excellent entry point into criminal advocacy for lawyers approaching qualification, newly qualified solicitors, barristers and legal professionals looking to move into criminal law. You'll represent the prosecution in Court, develop advocacy skills from day one and benefit from a structured training programme designed to build expertise and accelerate your career.
Our client is a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and supporting the criminal justice system across England and Wales. Known for its commitment to professional development, public service and career progression, the organisation offers one of the few genuine opportunities for lawyers to retrain into criminal law while receiving structured support and advocacy training.
- Developing advocacy, decision making and legal analysis skills through a structured training programme
- A solicitor, barrister or eligible legal professional able to hold a practising certificate by October 2026
- Newly qualified, approaching qualification, or interested in retraining into criminal law
- Motivated by public service and making a positive impact within local communities
- A strong communicator with sound legal reasoning and analytical skills
- Interested in advocacy, court work and ongoing professional development
Civil Service pension contribution of up to 28.97% ~ Permanent opportunity with full time, part time and flexible working options considered ~ Comprehensive induction and structured four month training programme ~ Daily advocacy experience and significant stakeholder exposure from the outset ~ Clear progression routes into Senior Crown Prosecutor, Crown Advocate and Legal Manager positions ~ 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after five years ~ Competitive family leave policies ~
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