Senior Criminal Solicitor

Senior Criminal Solicitor
Salary: £42,320 - £49,030
Location: Multiple locations
Permanent
Hybrid working

Overview of the Senior Criminal Solicitor position:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a long-standing public sector client to recruit multiple Senior Criminal Solicitors into their busy legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals that are newly qualified but are looking to progress within criminal law into a prosecution's role.

As part of this role, you will benefit from a structured induction, four-month training plan and opportunities to shadow colleagues across the organisation. Once you gain further experience, you have options to progress into a more senior position, including the opportunity to progress to managerial positions.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Criminal Solicitor role will include:

• To prepare and present cases for prosecution.

• To advise police and other investigators on casework in a wide range of summary-only and some either-way offences.

• To decide, based on evidence, whether prosecutions should proceed or be discontinued in matters.

• To explain our decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police.

• To work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.

Key requirements for the Senior Criminal Solicitor position include:

• A qualified lawyer (able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales).
• A law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in Law.
• Completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage and training contract.
• Demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the community.
• A keen focus on personal development and career progression.
• Proven experience in making effective decisions in a similar role.
• A strong communicator with excellent influencing skills.

Benefits that come alongside the Senior Criminal Solicitor position will include:

• A competitive public sector base salary.
• Excellent employer pension contribution of up to 28.9%.
• A progressive annual leave entitlement, starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• An extensive training programme to assist with your career development.
• A competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• A flexible working policy and a family-friendly approach to work to ensure work-life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available and can be discussed with management upon hire.
• Cycle to work scheme alongside employee savings - to help you outside of the workplace.

How to apply for the Senior Criminal Solicitor role:

If you believe you have the required experience to fulfil the Senior Criminal Solicitor position, please apply for this role within. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the client or this opportunity specifically, you can contact Callum Greig in the Sellick Partnership office who would be happy to set up a confidential chat.

Closing date: ASAP - please submit your CV for consideration, we are looking to shortlist candidates and provide details to our client by the end of September.

Synonyms related to this role: Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister, Litigation, Associate

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