Senior Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecution Service; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body responsible for prosecuting crime is seeking a Senior Crown Prosecutor. This office-based role involves delivering justice through case reviews, charging decisions, and presenting complex criminal cases in court. The ideal candidate will be a qualified barrister or solicitor with extensive knowledge of criminal law, sound legal judgement, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave plus bank holidays

3 days paid volunteering leave

Extra privilege day for King's birthday

£350 a year individual learning budget

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme and discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified barristers or solicitors with extensive knowledge of criminal law.
• Demonstrate sound legal judgement and ability to present cases clearly.
• Commitment to public service and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver justice through case review, charging decisions, and legal advice.
• Present cases clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of criminal law

Sound legal judgement

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified barrister or solicitor

Job description

As a senior crown prosecutor, you deliver justice in some of the most complex and challenging cases - from fraud and firearms to public order and corporate manslaughter. Your role is largely office‑based, reviewing evidence and charging decisions for cases appearing in the magistrates' and Crown Court. You provide legal advice and explain our decisions to criminal justice partners and victims of crime, helping to maintain public confidence in our work.

Responsibilities

Deliver justice through case review, charging decisions, and legal advice in both the magistrates' and Crown Court. Present cases clearly, both verbally and in writing, and maintain public confidence in criminal justice processes.

Qualifications

Qualified barristers or solicitors with extensive knowledge of criminal law, including the most serious offences. Demonstrate sound legal judgement and the ability to present cases clearly, both verbally and in writing. Commitment to public service, continuous learning, and understanding of the role within the criminal justice system.

Disability Confident employer: We generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Please note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the Crown Prosecution Service website.

About 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. We employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Benefits

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. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family‑friendly approach to work.

• Flexible and family‑friendly working
• Competitive salary
• 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
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• 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