Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer

Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer
Crown Prosecution Service
Salary: £44,520 - £50,000
Location: Multiple locations
Permanent
Full-time

Overview of the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with the Crown Prosecution Service to recruit multiple lawyers/solicitors and barristers into their busy legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals that are newly qualified but are looking to progress within criminal law into a prosecution's role. The Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer (also known as a Crown Prosecutor) is an entry‑level legal position, well‑suited to newly qualified lawyers or those without prior experience in criminal law.

The Crown Prosecution Service is open to locations dependent on the candidate, and are happy for you to be based in one of the following: Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Eastleigh, Exeter, Guildford, Hull, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Mold, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Sheffield, St Albans, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Swindon, Truro. *Please note for Wessex - Offices are based in Eastleigh, Portsmouth or Swindon and deployment will be to all courts in Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire/Isle of Wight*

In this role, you will receive a structured induction, a four‑month training programme, and opportunities to shadow colleagues across the organisation. As you build your experience, you'll have clear pathways for progression, including advancement into senior and managerial positions.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer role will include:

• To prepare and present cases for prosecution - please note that this role is heavily advocacy based.
• To advise police and other investigators on casework in a wide range of summary-only and some either-way offences.
• To decide, based on evidence, whether prosecutions should proceed or be discontinued in matters.
• To explain our decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police.
• To work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.

Key requirements for the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer position include:

• UK qualified solicitor/barrister (able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales by 16^th March 2026).
• A law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in Law.
• Completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage and training contract.
• Demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the community.
• A keen focus on personal development and career progression.
• Proven experience in making effective decisions in a similar role.
• A strong communicator with excellent influencing skills.

Benefits that come alongside the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer position will include:

• A competitive public sector base salary.
• Excellent employer pension contribution of up to 28.9%.
• A progressive annual leave entitlement, starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• An extensive training programme to assist with your career development.
• A competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• A flexible working policy and a family-friendly approach to work to ensure work-life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available and can be discussed with management upon hire.
• Cycle to work scheme alongside employee savings - to help you outside of the workplace.

How to apply for the Criminal Prosecutions Lawyer role:

If you believe you have the required qualifications to fulfil the Crown Prosecutor position, please apply for this role within. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss more about working for the Crown Prosecution Service or this opportunity specifically, you can contact Callum Greig in the Sellick Partnership office who would be happy to set up a confidential chat.

Closing date: our client is ready to review all applications, so please submit your CV for consideration, we are looking to shortlist candidates and provide details to our client by Monday 2 February 2026.

Synonyms related to this role: Prosecutor, Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister, Litigation, Associate, Advocacy

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