Criminal Litigation Solicitor

Criminal Litigation Solicitor Job, Birmingham City Centre, Competitive Salary, Leading Local Authority Your new company Birmingham City Council are currently recruiting for a Criminal Litigation Solicitor to start ASAP on a temporary, ongoing basis. Birmingham City Council is the largest single local authority in Europe offering a range of opportunities and regeneration. With Birmingham and the surrounding areas continuing to develop, the council pride itself to make life better for the millions of people who live and work in the city. Your new role As a locum Criminal Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive, you will be working in the Criminal Team in Birmingham City Council assisting the senior legal team with their day to day duties. This will cover a variety of areas including Prosecutions, environmental health for hygiene, licensing, trading standards and enforcement. There will also be the requirement for housing enforcement relating to multiple occupancy and fraud relating to social housing. This role will involve advocacy work at both Crown and Magistrate Courts representing the council. What you'll need to succeed As a qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive, you will have come from a Criminal Litigation background ideally within a local authority setting for either defence or prosecution. Similar public sector organisations would be considered such as the CPS. What you'll get in return You will be working with an employer who is an accredited Investor in People and who are renowned for their supportive culture that can offer flexible working. You will be working in a small, but very supportive team in the heart of the city centre and paid a competitive salary. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk