Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecution Service; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension (avg. employer €

Job summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) invites applications for a Crown Prosecutor based in the magistrates' court, working with prosecution teams to review and present evidence across a spectrum of cases from common assault to drugs offences.

This role is suitable for newly qualified lawyers or those with limited criminal law experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and present evidence in cases at the magistrates' court.
• Work with prosecution teams to develop and present evidence across offences.
• Gain experience in criminal court and develop legal knowledge and career progression.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Commitment to public service

Career development focus

Education

Solicitor/Barrister qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Location: England and Wales

Type of role: Legal Services

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.

Do you want to make a real difference in society, helping us to secure justice for victims of crime? Find out more and apply by Wednesday 11 November 2026.