Job Description
Criminal Litigation Lawyer
London Council
Hybrid working
£46,563 - £62,349
Permanent
Overview of the Criminal Litigation Lawyer position
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join one of our London Local Authority clients on a permanent basis. They are looking for an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to become part of their friendly and collaborative team, handling a varied and engaging caseload. The role ideally requires office attendance twice per week, and the client’s preference is for candidates who are able to work full-time hours. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer with a local authority background to further develop their skills within a supportive and welcoming team.
Key responsibilities of the Criminal Litigation Lawyer
* Providing support to the Assistant Principal and Principal Lawyer, including mentoring and guiding junior team members
* Carrying a varied caseload of Criminal Litigation matters
* Attend licensing committees as required
* Conducting court work in the magistrates’ court as required
Experience/qualifications required for the Criminal Litigation position
* You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx (ideally with higher rights))
* Able to work on a hybrid basis with ideally two days per week in the office, our client is seeking someone who is able to work full-time – however part-time requests will be considered
* You must have experience in criminal litigation from local authority
What’s in it for the successful Criminal Litigation Lawyer
On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as:
* Local Government Pension scheme
* Exclusive discounts from major brands
* Green Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle Scheme
* Civil Service Sports Council
* Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work
How to apply for the Criminal Litigation Lawyer position
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to progress in their career in a supportive team with an interesting variety of work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Criminal Litigation Lawyer position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation.