Senior Crown Prosecutor: Lead High-Stakes Prosecutions

Crown Prosecution Service; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Civil Service pension

Annual leave

King's birthday day

Learning budget

Wellbeing support

Cycle2work

Discounts

Job summary

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified barristers and solicitors across England and Wales. As a Senior Crown Prosecutor you will review evidence, advise on charging decisions, and represent the CPS in complex criminal cases, including fraud, firearms, and public order matters.

We seek committed public servants with at least 12 months in criminal law, ready for career progression, and able to work largely office-based in England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• Minimum 12 months’ criminal law experience or demonstrable management of sensitive and complex cases.
• Demonstrate commitment to public service and Crown Prosecution Service values.
• Focus on personal development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Review evidence and charging decisions for cases in magistrates’ and Crown Court.
• Provide legal advice and explain decisions to criminal justice partners and victims of crime.
• Contribute to maintaining public confidence in our work.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Evidence review

Legal advice

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified barristers and solicitors across England and Wales. As a Senior Crown Prosecutor you will review evidence, advise on charging decisions, and represent the CPS in complex criminal cases, including fraud, firearms, and public order matters.

We seek committed public servants with at least 12 months in criminal law, ready for career progression, and able to work largely office-based in England and Wales.