Prosecutions Lawyer

Location
London
Salary
£25-35 per hour
Posted
08 Feb 2017
Closes
08 Mar 2017
Ref
ZA/021529
Job Title
Lawyer
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Our client, a highly regarded Local Authority based in London, is currently seeking a Prosecutions Lawyer for three months initially. 

The successful candidate will join a team of supportive and highly experienced Litigation Lawyers and will be responsible for taking on board a full caseload from the outset. The successful Prosecutions Lawyer will be responsible for advising on matters such as:

  • trading standards
  • food safety
  • fly tipping and
  • benefit fraud

You will also be required to conduct advocacy in the Magistrates and County Court. Previous public sector experience would be advantageous although not essential for the role and candidates with higher rights of audience are of particular interest.

If you are available on short notice and have the required experience, please submit your CV as soon as possible.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.