Prosecutions Solicitor

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a Welsh local authority which is in need of a skilled Prosecutions Solicitor to join their litigation team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for handling criminal regulatory prosecutions, as well as other areas of work relating to litigation.
The candidate will be expected to conduct litigation and, where necessary and appropriate, appear as an advocate for the council in court and at tribunals, hearings, and inquiries.

ROLE: Prosecutions Solicitor

LOCATION: South Wales - Local Authority

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 month rolling

RATE: £40-£45ph

Key Responsibilities

• Handling your own criminal regulatory prosecutions caseload from start to completion


• Conducting litigation


• Appearing as an advocate for the company in court and at tribunals, hearings, and inquiries


• Handling general civil litigation

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience in litigation


• Experience in criminal regulatory prosecutions


• Experience in education law and general civil litigation is desirable


• Ability to conduct litigation and appear as an advocate for the company in court and at tribunals, hearings, and inquiries

Benefits

• Weekly play


• Flexible hours


• Hybrid working

If this Prosecutions Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969 , or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.