Criminal Solicitor

Hybrid in Newcastle·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Overview

Salary: £55,975 a year
About £3,590 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Newcastle
Contract: Permanent contract
Experience: 2+ years
Holiday: 25 days holiday
Pension: Up to 28.97% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

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.

* Motivated by public service, professional development and career progression.

Pay & benefits

The Criminal Solicitor will receive:

* Starting salary of £55,975

* Civil Service pension with employer contribution of up to 28.97%.

* Permanent position with full time, part time and flexible working options.

* Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and court attendance.

* Structured induction and professional development programme.

* Exposure to some of the most serious and complex criminal cases within the justice system.

* 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years plus an additional privilege day.

* Clear progression opportunities into Legal Manager and Crown Advocate roles.If you're an experienced Criminal Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

The role

Summary

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. 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.

Handle complex and high profile criminal cases
Salary £55,975 plus exceptional pension

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

What's on Offer

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.