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NQ Solicitor / Retrain

Birmingham Permanent £44,520 - £44,520 per year View Job Description
NQ Solicitors and Retraining opportunity based across the Midlands. 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 the Courts, develop advocacy skills from day one and benefit from a structured training programme designed to build expertise and accelerate your career.
  • Open to NQ lawyers and those wanting to retrain into criminal law
  • Structured training with clear progression opportunities

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

The NQ Solicitor will be:

* Representing the prosecution in Magistrates' Court proceedings across a wide range of criminal matters

* Reviewing evidence, preparing cases and making prosecution decisions in summary and either way offences

* Advising police and investigators on criminal casework and evidential issues

* Working closely with victims, witnesses, court staff, defence lawyers and other justice partners

* Developing advocacy, decision making and legal analysis skills through a structured training programme

The Successful Applicant

The NQ Solicitor and Criminal Law Retraining Lawyer should be:

* 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

What's on Offer

The NQ Solicitor will receive:

* Salary of £44,520

* 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

* Additional privilege day each year

* Competitive family leave policies

* Access to extensive learning and development programmesIf you're an upcoming NQ Solicitor or Solicitor looking to retrain, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084528
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Fraud / White Collar / Crime
Sector
Business Services
Where
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-082026-7084528