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Criminal Solicitor, NQ+, Manchester - Build Your Criminal Law Career with a Highly Regarded Specialist Team Competitive Salary (DOE), Excellent Career Development \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Criminal Solicitor to join a long-standing and highly regarded criminal law firm in Manchester. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious criminal lawyer looking to develop their experience across a broad spectrum of criminal defence work. You'll join an established specialist team, gaining exposure to matters ranging from lower-level offences through to serious and complex cases, with opportunities to develop your advocacy skills across the Police Station, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court. The Role \n Working as part of an experienced Criminal team, you'll advise and represent clients throughout the criminal justice process, with opportunities available across both Magistrates and Crown Court work. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n \n \n\n • Managing a varied criminal defence caseload.\n, • Advising and representing clients at the Police Station.\n, • Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and, where appropriate, the Crown Court.\n, • Handling matters across the full spectrum of criminal defence work, from lower-level offences through to serious and complex cases.\n, • Providing clear, practical and robust legal advice to clients.\n\n \n The Candidate \n Applications are welcomed from Criminal Solicitors who can demonstrate: \n \n \n \n \n \n\n • Newly Qualified status or above with experience in Criminal Law.\n, • A strong academic and technical knowledge of criminal law.\n, • A genuine interest in developing a career within criminal defence.\n, • Good advocacy and communication skills.\n, • The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work under pressure.\n, • A commitment to providing excellent client care.\n, • Police Station Accreditation and/or Duty status would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from NQ Solicitors looking to develop towards accreditation.\n, • The ambition and enthusiasm to develop their experience across both Magistrates' and Crown Court work\n\n The Opportunity \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-standing firm with a strong reputation and established expertise in criminal defence. You'll work alongside experienced specialists, gaining valuable exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload while developing your advocacy and courtroom experience. \n The firm offers opportunities across both Duty and Crown Court work, providing an excellent platform for an NQ or recently qualified solicitor to build their reputation and develop a long-term career in criminal law. \n In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, together with a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and progress your career within a specialist criminal practice. \n eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. \n At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. \n \n

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Criminal Solicitor, NQ+, Manchester - Build Your Criminal Law Career with a Highly Regarded Specialist TeamCompetitive Salary (DOE), Excellent Career DevelopmentAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Criminal Solicitor to join a long-standing and highly regarded criminal law firm in Manchester.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious criminal lawyer looking to develop their experience across a broad spectrum of criminal defence work. You'll join an established specialist team, gaining exposure to matters ranging from lower-level offences through to serious and complex cases, with opportunities to develop your advocacy skills across the Police Station, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court.The RoleWorking as part of an experienced Criminal team, you'll advise and represent clients throughout the criminal justice process, with opportunities available across both Magistrates and Crown Court work.Your responsibilities will include:\n\n • Managing a varied criminal defence caseload.\n, • Advising and representing clients at the Police Station.\n, • Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and, where appropriate, the Crown Court.\n, • Handling matters across the full spectrum of criminal defence work, from lower-level offences through to serious and complex cases.\n, • Providing clear, practical and robust legal advice to clients.\nThe CandidateApplications are welcomed from Criminal Solicitors who can demonstrate:\n\n, • Newly Qualified status or above with experience in Criminal Law.\n, • A strong academic and technical knowledge of criminal law.\n, • A genuine interest in developing a career within criminal defence.\n, • Good advocacy and communication skills.\n, • The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work under pressure.\n, • A commitment to providing excellent client care.\n, • Police Station Accreditation and/or Duty status would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from NQ Solicitors looking to develop towards accreditation.\n, • The ambition and enthusiasm to develop their experience across both Magistrates' and Crown Court work\nThe OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a long-standing firm with a strong reputation and established expertise in criminal defence. You'll work alongside experienced specialists, gaining valuable exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload while developing your advocacy and courtroom experience.The firm offers opportunities across both Duty and Crown Court work, providing an excellent platform for an NQ or recently qualified solicitor to build their reputation and develop a long-term career in criminal law.In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, together with a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and progress your career within a specialist criminal practice.To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion quoting Job Ref: MD5020eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Work as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in either Manchester/Liverpool or Preston. \n Client Details \n As a Senior Crown Prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service, you work on some of the most complex and challenging cases - from fraud and firearms offences to public order and corporate manslaughter. \n \n Senior Crown Prosecutors are highly trained, experienced lawyers with excellent people skills and a passion for delivering justice. This role is largely office and/or court based. You're responsible for reviewing evidence and making decisions on whether a case should be prosecuted - in line with our Code for Crown Prosecutors. You're based in one of three units - magistrates' court, Crown Court or rape and serious sexual offences - depending on your experience level. \n \n You represent the Crown Prosecution Service on the frontline, collaborating closely with colleagues and other criminal justice agencies, including the police and judiciary. You play a vital role in maintaining public confidence in our work. \n \n You 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 legal manager and crown advocate roles. \n Description \n The role of a Senior Crown Prosecutor is outlined below: \n\n • You advise police and other investigators on casework and evidence requirements for a wide range of offences\n, • You review case files and charging decisions, providing legal advice and making the final decision, based on evidence, on whether prosecutions should proceed on cases for the magistrates' and Crown Court\n, • You undertake advocacy in relation to serious and sensitive cases in the magistrates' courts including Youth Courts, not guilty anticipated plea court lists, and multi-day trials\n, • You explain our decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police\n, • You will work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team and maintain up-to-date knowledge of criminal offences\n\n The prosecution teams: \n Each Crown Prosecution Service area has a Crown Court, magistrates' court, and a rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) team. As a senior crown prosecutor, you're expected to be able to work in any of these teams although we do take into account your experience and, where possible, your personal preference before placing you in a team. Whichever team you join, you're supported with a detailed training and induction plan to cover your first four months with the Crown Prosecution Service. \n \n Working in our Crown Court team, you have a personal caseload of serious casework. You give charging advice to the police on cases to be heard in the Crown Court, working with our paralegal officers and with counsel to prepare cases for court. \n \n In our magistrates' court team, you are an advocate dealing with the full range of courts including trial courts. You have a personal caseload, giving pre-charge advice to the police on magistrates' court cases and you prepare cases for court. You may work on a specialist team such as a domestic abuse or youth team. \n \n In our RASSO team, you have a personal caseload comprising rape and serious sexual offences. You give charging and early indicative advice to the police on RASSO cases, working with our paralegal staff and counsel to prepare cases for court. \n \n Profile \n Essential: \n\n • You must have a minimum of 12 months' criminal law experience or demonstrable experience of managing sensitive and complex cases, clearly evidenced on your CV.\n, • You must demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve and our Crown Prosecution Service values.\n, • You're focused on personal development and career progression.\n\n Qualifications \n • You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales \n • You must hold, or be able to obtain, a current practising certificate for England and Wales prior to appointment \n • You must be entitled to practise and meet all relevant professional regulatory requirements \n \n Pre-employment checks \n You will be required to provide evidence of your professional qualification and current practising status as part of pre-employment checks \n This will include verification of your practising certificate, relevant qualification route, confirmation of your good standing with your regulator \n \n OR \n \n CILEx: You must be a Fellow of CILEx, and in addition be a CILEx Advocate/Litigator holding all three advocacy certificates providing them with a 'general qualification' within the meaning of s71 (3) (c) Courts and Legal Services Act 1990. You must have a right of audience in relation to any class of proceedings in any part of the Senior Courts, or all proceedings in County Court or magistrates' courts to meet the requirements for a Crown Prosecutor specified by section 1 Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. \n Our job adverts reflect the currently accepted qualifications for CPS roles. Our job adverts will be updated if these requirements change. \n \n \n \n Job Offer \n Alongside your salary of £55,975, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £16,215 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. \n We want to ensure our employees can thrive at work and home, and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment. Our hybrid working policy requires you to spend at least 40% of your contracted hours over a four-week period at court, in an office or another official workplace depending on business need and the kind of work you're doing. \n \n Delivering justice is a complex pursuit with work that is sometimes emotionally challenging, which is why we offer a range of benefits including: \n \n\n • a Civil Service contributory pension of up to 28.9%\n, • 25 days' leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years\n, • an extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday\n, • competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave\n, • flexible working and a family-friendly approach to work\n, • a Cycle2Work scheme, employee savings\n, • a range of learning and development activities, an individual learning account, and central and local development opportunities.\n\n Pay at the Crown Prosecution Service varies depending on your location. \n

Crime and Regulatory Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £70,000 \n \n A respected UK law firm with a strong practice in criminal, regulatory and enforcement law is looking to recruit a Crime and Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing team in Manchester. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in criminal or regulatory work to handle a varied caseload of complex and sensitive matters. You will advise a diverse range of clients, including organisations, businesses and public sector bodies, on investigations, enforcement action and regulatory proceedings. \n \n The role offers excellent exposure to challenging work, advocacy opportunities and the chance to develop your career within a supportive and expanding specialist team. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of criminal, regulatory and enforcement matters\n, • Advise clients throughout investigations, enforcement proceedings and prosecutions\n, • Review documentary evidence and assist with complex investigations\n, • Take witness statements and conduct interviews under caution where appropriate\n, • Prepare cases for hearings and liaise with relevant stakeholders, including regulators and investigators\n, • Undertake advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and, where appropriate, the Crown Court\n, • Advise clients on evidence, engagement with regulators, interviews under caution and plea options\n, • Develop practical case strategies and provide clear, commercially focused advice\n, • Manage matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, ensuring deadlines and client requirements are met\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues on complex and high-profile matters\n, • Support and supervise junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals where appropriate\n, • Develop and maintain strong client relationships\n, • Contribute to business development, networking and the continued growth of the practice\n\n \n About You: \n \n\n • A Qualified Solicitor around 2–5 years' PQE with experience in criminal, regulatory or enforcement law\n, • Experience managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision\n, • Confident appearing in the Magistrates' Court; Crown Court advocacy experience would be advantageous\n, • Strong drafting, analytical and case management skills\n, • Comfortable handling complex and sensitive matters\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills\n, • A collaborative approach with an interest in supporting and developing junior colleagues\n, • Commercially aware with a practical and solutions-focused approach\n, • Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines and priorities\n, • Proactive, motivated and keen to develop your career within a specialist crime and regulatory practice\n\n \n The Benefits: \n \n\n • Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement with holiday purchase options\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • Competitive employer pension contributions\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Private medical insurance and dental cover\n, • Life assurance\n, • Enhanced family leave\n, • Professional development and career progression opportunities\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. \n \n Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 \n Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com