Overview
Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Eastleigh, Exeter, Guildford, Hull, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Mold, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Sheffield, St Albans, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Swindon, Truro.
For Wessex - Offices are based in Eastleigh, Portsmouth or Swindon and deployment will be to all courts in Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire/Isle of Wight. As a crown prosecutor you're based in the magistrates' court, working with prosecution teams to review and present evidence in cases ranging from common assault to drugs offences.
Responsibilities
* To prepare and present cases for prosecution in the magistrates' court.
* To advise police and other investigators on casework in a wide range of summary-only and some either-way offences.
* To decide, based on evidence, whether prosecutions should proceed or be discontinued in matters heard in the magistrates' court.
* To explain our decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police.
* To work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.
* A more detailed job description document is attached to this advert.
Requirements / Qualifications
* You must be a qualified lawyer. You must demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve and our Crown Prosecution Service values. You\'re focused on personal development and career progression.
* Legally qualified: You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales. Academic: You must have a law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in Law. Professional: You must have completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage and training contract - or have received full exemption from the relevant professional regulatory body, either the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board. Or CILEx: You must be a Fellow of CILEx and a CILEx Advocate/Litigator holding all three advocacy certificates providing you with a general qualification. You must have a right of audience in relation to any class of proceedings in any part of the Senior Courts, or all proceedings in county courts or magistrates' courts to meet the requirements for a Crown Prosecutor. If you\'re unsure whether you have qualified through CILEx, contact us to establish eligibility. If you apply and are found not to possess any of the above, any offer of employment will be withdrawn, or contract terminated. You must be a fully qualified solicitor or barrister by 17 November 2025. If successful, we must receive your practising certificate as soon as possible. We will not be able to progress pre-employment checks until the practising certificate has been received. You should be able to meet these requirements by this date to be eligible to apply.
* Communicating and Influencing: Demonstrate motivation and the appropriate level of legal intellect. A demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service, knowledge of the work of the Crown Prosecution Service, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Other notes
* Hybrid working is discussed prior to taking up the post; some roles require daily court attendance.
* Security and nationality requirements apply; disclose all previous convictions and cautions as part of the process.
* Meet and engage sessions: online Q&A during the vacancy period with scheduled dates (as listed in the advert).
* Salary and benefits: £42,320 starting pay, with variation by location, and Civil Service Pension scheme for eligible staff.
We encourage applicants to consider commute feasibility to the court location. The Crown Prosecution Service is an equal opportunities employer and supports disability adjustments as part of the recruitment process.
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