Senior Prosecutions Solicitor

Senior Prosecutions Solicitor, Reading – This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist RASSO division of the CPS. 

JOB TITLE:    Senior Prosecutions Solicitor
LOCATION:   Reading
SALARY:       £54,100 - £63,500
Experience:  3+ PQE

THE ROLE:
Our client is offering an outstanding career opportunity for experienced Criminal Law Solicitors or Barristers seeking a change in career direction. We are currently recruiting for multiple Solicitors or Barristers to join the Crown Prosecution Service to forge a highly rewarding career in Prosecutions.

With no duty rotas or out of hours requirements, this role offers an attractive work-life balance in comparison to traditional private practice opportunities, allowing the individual to focus on quality of work and level of service delivered. This role is to join the specialist RASSO unit - where you will work to bring justice to victims. Many of the Lawyers in this division find this work extremely rewarding and enjoy working with a collaborative team.

A combination of induction training, bespoke training modules, mentoring and on-the-job coaching makes the start of your career as a Senior Prosecutions Lawyer a seamless and well supported transition. You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team environment where everyone is given the encouragement, support, and opportunity to succeed, deliver the highest standards of service and work with a large degree of autonomy.

THE CANDIDATE:
This role is open to Solicitors and Barristers holding a practising certificate in England and Wales. You are likely to have upwards of 2 or 3 years of experience in criminal law and will be passionate about this area of law.

The ability to make solid and well-reasoned decisions is essential for this role, in addition to having exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You will be expected to demonstrate a desire to learn new areas of work and an aptitude for legal reasoning throughout the interview process. High intellectual capacity and the ability to employ independent, logical thought processes will also be key to success in this role.

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