Crown Prosecutor
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Are you a talented criminal lawyer looking for the next step in your career? The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified barristers and solicitors across England and Wales.
The role
The Crown Prosecutor position is ideal if you're a newly qualified lawyer or have no criminal law experience. You are based in the magistrates' court, working with prosecution teams to review and present evidence in cases ranging from common assault to drugs offences. You gain a wealth of experience in the criminal court, further developing your legal knowledge and potential career progression.
Your skills and experience
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
- demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve and our Crown Prosecution Service values
- be focused on personal development and career progression
The benefits
At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees' needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- flexible and family-friendly working
- Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
- 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
- an extra privilege day for the King's birthday
- £350 a year individual learning budget
- wellbeing support and counselling
- Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts.
Who we are
At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the upmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.
More opportunities
If the timing isn't right for you, we're running additional Crown Prosecutor and Senior Crown Prosecutor recruitment between now and the end of the year. The next planned application window is 2 to 11 November 2026.
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