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30 January 2026
Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Are you suited to a career in prosecution?

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors

Both senior crown prosecutor and crown prosecutor roles are up for grabs. Senior crown prosecutors work on fraud, firearms, public order, corporate manslaughter and other complex and challenging cases. These roles will suit solicitors and barristers with experience of criminal law, including the most serious offences. The job is largely office-based, reviewing evidence and charging decisions for cases in the magistrates’ and Crown Court. Senior crown prosecutors provide legal advice and explain prosecuting decisions to criminal justice professionals and victims of crime.

The crown prosecutor role would suit newly qualified lawyers or those with no criminal law experience. They’ll be based in the magistrates’ courts, working with prosecution teams to review and present evidence in a wide range of cases from common assault to drugs offences.

Ideal candidates for both roles will have sound legal judgment, a commitment to public service and the ability to present cases clearly in writing and verbally.

The work can be emotionally challenging, demanding and complex. However, both positions present a unique opportunity to help secure justice for victims of crime. The CPS also offers flexible and family-friendly working, competitive salary, Civil Service pension, 25 days rising to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a privilege day for the King’s birthday and three days paid volunteering leave.

Find out more here.

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