Crown Advocate Level 2

Crown Prosecution Service; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and family-friendly working

Civil Service pension with significant employer contribution

25 days leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme and retailer discounts

Job summary

A governmental prosecution authority is seeking a qualified lawyer for the role of Crown Advocate Level 2. The position involves prosecuting non-jury work and handling complex cases in the magistrates’ court as well as conducting trial advocacy. Applicants must be qualified barristers or solicitors with higher rights of audience for criminal advocacy and relevant training. The role offers benefits such as flexible working and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified barrister or solicitor with a valid practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Must hold higher rights of audience for criminal advocacy.
• Experience in trial advocacy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute non-jury work and handle complex cases in magistrates' court.
• Conduct trial advocacy in the Crown Court.
• Provide verbal and written advocacy in various prosecutions.

Skills

Higher rights of audience for criminal advocacy

Verbal and written advocacy

Handling complex cases

Youth court case advice

Education

Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course

Completed pupillage or period of recognised training

Job description

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified lawyers across England and Wales. If you have hold higher rights of audience for criminal advocacy and want to advance your skills within a supportive Civil Service organisation, this is an opportunity for you.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

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 utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About the role

As a Crown Advocate Level 2 you play a key role in our ability to deliver justice for victims of crime. You prosecute on non-jury work, handle complex cases in the magistrates’ court, and conduct trial advocacy in the Crown Court. You provide verbal and written advocacy in prosecutions ranging in cases such as theft, assault, and non-fatal road traffic offences. You also advise on youth court cases and can appear as a led junior depending on your level of experience.

About you

We’re looking for qualified barristers and solicitors with a valid practising certificate for England and Wales. You must have completed a Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course, and have the relevant pupillage or period of recognised training. You also need to hold higher rights of audience for criminal advocacy.

About our 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 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

If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.