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Deadline: 1pm 6 February 2025Job summaryAre you an aspiring solicitor with an interest in criminal law? Apply for the Crown Prosecution Service legal trainee scheme now and start your training pathway in October 2026.At the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. We are the biggest employer of criminal law specialists in England and Wales, and ranked as one of the most attractive employers for law students by Universum. We’re proud to be recognised by our legal trainees in the Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey 2023 for our legal technology, job satisfaction and work-life balance.As a trainee solicitor, we offer you a comprehensive two-year training programme and a permanent role as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing our legal trainee scheme. You’re supported by a highly trained supervisor who offers guidance and opportunities to develop your understanding of working as a prosecutor. You have at least one secondment in an area outside of criminal law, and complete courses in proactive prosecuting, disclosure, advocacy skills, domestic abuse advocacy drills, and a CiLEX-regulated associate prosecutor qualification for rights of audience, enabling you to present independently in court.You can develop your knowledge by working in specialist crime areas including rape and serious sexual offences, organised crime and fraud. We’re committed to your professional growth and expect, following your initial role in the magistrates’ court, that you have the necessary skills to apply for promotion opportunities based in the Crown Court including senior crown prosecutor roles.We currently have two adverts live, one for a pupil barrister role and one for a trainee solicitor role. You can only submit one application for these vacancies. If you apply for both positions, or the same position more than once, we will only accept an application for the first role you applied for and will automatically reject the second.In addition, we have two adverts live for Welsh speakers, if you are an aspiring barrister or solicitor who speaks Welsh, we encourage you to apply under one of those separate adverts.Job descriptionOur legal trainee scheme is an extensive training programme to help you become a fully qualified solicitor. You gain valuable experience in all areas of criminal law, from reviewing cases and preparing pre-charge advice to meeting with victims and witnesses. You’re guaranteed a permanent position as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing your training periodPerson specificationWe're looking for people with:<ul><li>a demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service</li><li>demonstrable&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;work&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Crown Prosecution Service&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;role&nbsp;in&nbsp;the wider criminal justice system</li><li>a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;apply&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;criminal&nbsp;law gained from study and experience</li><li>commitment to a career as a lawyer practising criminal law in the Crown Prosecution Service</li></ul>Your role and responsibilities<ul><li>To prepare cases for prosecution on summary-only and either-way offences in the magistrates’ court working with caseworkers, meeting witnesses and supporting counsel.</li><li>To advise police and other investigators on charging decisions, and work with criminal justice partners, defence lawyers and counsel on casework.</li><li>To shadow prosecutors at magistrates’ and Crown Court and observe advocacy.</li><li>To attend conferences with police and counsel, and meetings with victims and witnesses.</li><li>To carry out legal research and provide feedback to your legal supervisor and other colleagues.</li><li>To work with a supervisor throughout pupillage, keeping accurate records of work and meeting to discuss your training progress.</li><li>To arrange and complete your required work secondments.</li></ul>QualificationsUndergraduate degree You must hold a minimum of a 2:2 university undergraduate degree. This doesn’t need to be in law, we consider equivalent undergraduate degrees.If you have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and have an undergraduate degree at a minimum of a 2:2 in a subject other than law, you must have completed one of the following conversion courses: • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) • Common Professional Examination (CPE)If you have opted for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE) route, a conversion course isn’t required. We accept non-law degrees along with successful SQE 1 and 2 results, without the GDL or CPE. Postgraduate qualifications You must have successfully completed, or be due to complete, the Legal Practice Course or Solicitor Qualifying Exams 1 and 2 to be able to start the legal trainee scheme in October 2026. You must provide your qualifications to our recruitment team by 1 September 2026. If you’re unable to provide confirmation of passing your LPC or SQE by this time, you’re removed from the process. We don’t accept CILEX instead of the LPC or SQE qualification. The Crown Prosecution Service doesn't offer sponsorship for vocational qualifications. We check all certificates and academic qualifications if you’re invited to complete an online video interview. It’s your responsibly to provide supporting evidence of academic eligibility within the deadline. If you don’t include your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications on your application form, you won’t meet the eligibility criteria and will be removed from the recruitment process.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul>Technical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree</li><li>Postgraduate Qualifications</li></ul>BenefitsAlongside your salary of £29,620, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £8,580 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;You’re guaranteed either a crown prosecutor or crown advocate role after successfully completing your legal trainee scheme.&nbsp;The Crown Prosecution Service is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated.We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours and flexibility to support caring responsibilities. Your working week is spent in either court or the office to ensure you get the most from your supervisor and training.We also offer a range of benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>a Civil Service contributory pension of up to 28.9%&nbsp;</li><li>25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years</li><li>an extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday</li><li>competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave</li><li>Cycle2Work scheme, employee savings</li><li>up to £350 each year to spend on personal development</li></ul>LocationsBirmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Eastleigh, Exeter, Guildford, Hull, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Mold, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Sheffield, St Albans, Swansea, TruroFor further information on this vacancy and to apply, select Apply.&nbsp;

Trainee Solicitor multiple - October 2026 - Crown Prosecution Service

Deadline: 17 January 2025DescriptionWe have a fantastic in-house legal trainee opportunity in the retail sector, for an aspiring solicitor. We are more than just exceptional lawyers here at Iceland. We attract talented aspiring lawyers, each of whom brings their own unique qualities, along with a commercial and collaborative approach, professional drive and a commitment to success. We’re sure you will enjoy working with us.At Iceland, we value teamwork and the working environment almost as much as the work output itself. Our team is focused on commitment, reward and recognition, leadership, taking responsibility and innovation.As a trainee, you will be exposed to a broad variety of legal work spanning many areas of legal expertise, whilst learning to take a commercial approach in an environment that stretches up and down the supply chain, from manufacturing to retail, and across a variety of sectors. &nbsp;The Iceland Legal Team looks after legal matters for the retail business, as well as its wider corporate group, so your working day remains fresh, from one day to the next.&nbsp;You will work on everything from commercial agreements and queries, brand licensing, marketing, corporate transactions, competition and regulatory matters, to employment advisory and disputes, data protection matters and defendant litigation work (including public liability, employer’s liability, and motor claims). &nbsp;We are committed to helping you realise your full potential.&nbsp; As well as learning on the job, you will enjoy the support of the wider Legal Team and be mentored by a senior solicitor throughout your training and beyond.We can offer a training contract, or may be able to offer a graduate solicitor apprenticeship, depending on your existing qualifications, and where you are on your legal training journey.Job descriptionOur training contract is designed to offer you the breadth of experience and training needed to become a well-rounded in-house solicitor, confident to provide legal advice on a broad range of legal matters. You will be given responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to work alongside senior solicitors and key stakeholders throughout the business.Our training contracts consist of four seats, each lasting six months, in corporate, commercial, employment and defendant litigation.&nbsp; During your training, you will have access to contentious and non-contentious work, and you will have regular performance reviews with your supervising solicitor. &nbsp;They will help you develop the skills you need to deal with the demanding work you will come across every day and they will guide you and ensure that you are actively involved in their work and the work of the team. &nbsp;You will have the opportunity to refine your skills and specialise in the discipline you qualify into.What we are looking forIt is the quality of the candidate that is important to us.&nbsp; We are looking for candidates with:<ul><li>a degree at 2:1 standard (either law degree, or non-law with conversion/SQE preparation course);</li><li>a sharp intellect;</li><li>drive, and an interest in the above specialisms of law;</li><li>commercial awareness;</li><li>good communication and interpersonal skills;</li><li>resolve, resilience, and a conscientious nature;</li><li>independent thought and curiosity;</li><li>a range of interests outside of the law;</li><li>a good sense of humour (this is a must!); and</li><li>a willingness to take on responsibility.</li></ul>If you have these qualities, then we would like to hear from you.&nbsp; Prior completion of the SQE is preferable, but not required.Recruitment processCandidates will undertake a range of assessments to showcase their skills, including a written exercise, short presentation and formal interview.&nbsp; Technical legal knowledge is not required; the aim is to demonstrate that you can analyse and present information, write in a clear and concise manner, provide an opinion and discuss that opinion if questioned and show us your personality.Additional job details:Company benefits<ul><li>A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package</li><li>25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday</li><li>15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Charity fundraising events</li><li>Educational sponsorship</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity leave</li><li>Long service awards</li><li>Reward &amp; recognition</li></ul>LocationNorth West /North WalesContract, dates and working timesFull-time, min 37.5 hours, office basedSalaryCompetitive, and dependent on experienceClosing date&nbsp;&nbsp;17 January 2025

Training Contract/Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2025 - in-house - Iceland Foods

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