Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecution Service; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Civil Service pension

Annual leave 25–30 days

King’s birthday privilege day

Learning budget £350

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting barristers and solicitors to join our diverse workforce across England and Wales. The Crown Prosecutor position is suitable for newly qualified lawyers or those with no criminal law experience, based in the magistrates’ court and working with prosecution teams to review and present evidence.

You will gain valuable experience in the criminal court, develop your legal knowledge, and progress in a public service environment that supports work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified practising lawyers with an interest in criminal law.
• Commitment to public service and to continuous learning.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and CPS role.

Responsibilities

• Based in the magistrates’ court, work with prosecution teams to review and present evidence.
• Gain experience in the criminal court and contribute to case progression and decision-making.
• Develop knowledge of criminal law and your potential career progression within the CPS.

Skills

Criminal law

Public service

Legal analysis

Evidence review

Job description

Are you a talented lawyer looking to progress your career? The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting barristers and solicitors to join our diverse workforce across England and Wales.

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 windows are:

• 21 to 30 September 2026
• 12 to 21 October 2026
• 2 to 11 November 2026.

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 upmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About 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.

About you

We are looking for qualified practising lawyers with an interest in criminal law. It is essential that you have a commitment to public service, a focus on continuous learning and an understanding of our role within the criminal justice system.

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 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.

Do you want to make a real difference in society, helping us to secure justice for victims of crime?