Lawyer

Affinity Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Crown Prosecutor for a full-time position based in the UK. This entry-level role within the Crown Prosecution Service offers extensive courtroom exposure and a structured training programme. Successful candidates must be legally qualified, with strong legal intellect and decision-making abilities. The role involves preparing prosecution cases, conducting advocacy, and working closely with investigation teams. This position is ideal for newly qualified lawyers or those with limited criminal law experience.

Qualifications

• Must be legally qualified and able to obtain a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Completion of relevant training contract or pupillage required.
• Must meet Crown Prosecutor eligibility under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present prosecution cases in the Magistrates’ Court.
• Conduct advocacy across the full range of Magistrates’ Court proceedings.
• Review evidence and decide whether prosecutions should proceed.
• Advise police and investigators on summary-only and some either-way offences
• Explain prosecution decisions clearly to magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses, and police
• Work as part of a multi-skilled prosecution team
• Support victims and witnesses throughout the court process
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards in line with CPS values

Skills

Strong legal intellect and analytical ability

Sound judgement and decision‑making

Motivation and commitment to public service

Ability to manage caseloads effectively

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales

Law Degree or CPE/GDL

Completion of LPC, SQE or BPTC

Right of audience in Magistrates’ Courts

Job description

This range is provided by Affinity Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Job Title

Crown Prosecutor

Location

National (including Swindon), London

Employer contribution of 28.97%

Pay is location dependent. Successful candidates should expect to start on the minimum of the pay range unless transferring at level from another government department.

About the Role

The Crown Prosecutor role is an entry-level lawyer position within the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), ideal for newly qualified lawyers or those with limited or no criminal law experience.

You will be based in the Magistrates’ Court, working closely with prosecution teams to review, prepare, and present cases across a broad range of criminal offences, from common assault to drugs-related matters. The role provides extensive courtroom exposure and a strong foundation for long-term career development within criminal law.

Initially, you will handle more straightforward cases, progressing quickly to more complex casework. Upon completion of the Crown Prosecutor training programme, you will be able to advise police and investigators (excluding statutory pre-charge advice), conduct advocacy, and manage case preparation for summary and either-way matters heard in the Magistrates’ Court.

A detailed job description is available separately.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present prosecution cases in the Magistrates’ Court
• Conduct advocacy across a full range of Magistrates’ Court proceedings
• Review evidence and decide whether prosecutions should proceed or be discontinued
• Advise police and investigators on summary-only and some either-way offences
• Clearly explain prosecution decisions to magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses, and police
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-skilled prosecution team
• Support victims and witnesses throughout the court process
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards in line with CPS values

Training & Development

• Structured induction and four-month training programme
• Opportunities to shadow experienced colleagues
• Ongoing legal learning and development
• Clear progression routes into:
  • Senior Crown Prosecutor
  • Crown Advocate
  • Legal Manager

Qualifications (Mandatory)

You must be legally qualified and meet one of the following:

Solicitor or Barrister

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales
• Able to obtain a valid Practicing Certificate by 16 March 2026
• Law Degree or CPE/GDL
• Completion of LPC, SQE or BPTC, plus relevant training contract or pupillage
• Fellow of CILEx
• CILEx Advocate/Litigator holding all three advocacy certificates
• Right of audience in Magistrates’ Courts or higherMust meet Crown Prosecutor eligibility under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Equivalent qualifications are not accepted.

Key Competencies

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong legal intellect and analytical ability
• Sound judgement and decision‑making
• Motivation and commitment to public service
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively

This is a court-based role. Successful candidates must attend court daily to fulfil role requirements. Hybrid working arrangements may be discussed where operationally feasible.

Applicants are encouraged to consider travel and commuting distances before applying

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services