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CPS

  • Location:

    England and Wales

  • Sector:

    Crown Prosecution Service

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Competitive

  • Published:

    1100 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    01 February 2022

Senior Crown Prosecutor

Are you a talented lawyer from a criminal law background looking to take the next step in your career? The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are looking for Senior Crown Prosecutors to join our dynamic workforce across England and Wales. 

At the CPS, 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 6,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the upmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Being a Senior Crown Prosecutor with the CPS means that you will be at the forefront of delivering justice for some of the most complex and challenging cases, from fraud and firearms to public order and corporate manslaughter – the CPS works on all kinds of cases.

In your role you will be able to provide justice for victims and witnesses, you will have the chance to have a very real impact on society and the freedom to use your judgement. Your work will be both challenging and varied in nature involving high volumes of casework and advocacy work in serious and sensitive cases.

Delivering justice is a complex pursuit with work that is sometimes emotionally challenging, which is why we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, civil service pension scheme,   access to employee savings including high street retailer offers and discounts and 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.

If you are committed to public service and are looking for a role at the very forefront of delivering justice, find out more and apply today. 

To apply click here

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