Crown Prosecutor Opportunities

ComXps; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization is looking for qualified Crown Prosecutors with a law degree and relevant legal qualifications. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to criminal law and public service. The roles require legal judgement, advocacy skills, and a passion for continuous learning. Successful candidates will engage in both criminal prosecution and community services. This is a permanent position with a hybrid working location across various regions in England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales by 16 March 2026.
• Demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution.
• Experience in public service and personal development focus.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal cases and provide legal advice based on informed judgements.
• Engage in continuous learning and applying criminal law in practice.

Skills

Criminal knowledge

Legal motivation

Advocacy skills

Legal judgement

Strategic thinking

Education

Law Degree

Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law

Legal Practice Course/Solicitors Qualifying Exam/Bar Vocational Course

Job description

2x roles (Crown Prosecutors and Senior Crown Prosecutors)

Permanent roles

Clearance: BPSS

Location: Office 2 days / week minimum - 40% onsite as a minimum. Various locations across England and Wales available.

Crown Prosecutors – 13834

Essential

• Be a qualified lawyer or solicitor
• Do not need a criminal background – any litigation background fine
• Criminal training given – 17 weeks on job

Technical skills

• You must have a Law Degree or Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law.
• You must have completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Vocational Course/Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage / training contract.
• You must be a qualified Barrister or Solicitor.
• You must demonstrate motivation.
• You must demonstrate the appropriate level of legal Intellect.

Application and interview focus

1. A demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service.
2. A strong focus on continuous learning and the ability to apply knowledge of criminal law gained from study and experience.

Legal abilities and aptitude

• Knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and principles of criminal law
• Reliable legal judgement and an appreciation of legal risk
• Able to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly
• Sound analysis, using secure legal research to produce timely and fit-for-purpose advice
• Advocacy skills

Person specification

• You must be a qualified lawyer
• You must demonstrate your commitment to public service
• You’re focused on personal development and career progression

Qualifications

• Legally qualified: You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister. You must be able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales by 16 March 2026.
• 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

Senior Crown Prosecutor – 13835

Must have

• Must have criminal experience
• Few years defence or police/family tribunals etc
• Very complex
• Criminal knowledge needed
• Good opportunity if want to get into counter terrorism

Technical skills

• You must have a law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in law.
• You must have completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Vocational Course/Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage or training contract.
• You must be a qualified barrister or solicitor.
• You must demonstrate motivation.
• You must demonstrate sufficient legal intellect

Application and interview focus

1. A demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service.
2. A strong focus on continuous learning and able to apply knowledge of criminal law gained from study and experience.

Legal abilities and aptitude

• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and principles of criminal law.
• Reliable legal judgement and an appreciation of legal risk.
• Able to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly.
• Sound analysis, using secure legal research to produce timely and fit-for-purpose advice.
• Fluent oral and written advocacy skills.

Person specification

• You must be a qualified lawyer with criminal law experience
• You must demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve
• You’re focused on personal development and career progression

Qualifications

• Legally qualified: You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister. You must be able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales by 16 March 2026.
• 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