Apply to become a Crown Advocate Level 2
Join the Crown Prosecution Service and have a future that matters.
We are recruiting qualified lawyers across England and Wales. If you have criminal advocacy experience and want to advance your skills within a supportive Civil Service organisation, this is an opportunity for you.
Applications close 3 May 2026.
Why the Crown Prosecution Service?
We protect the public by prosecuting the right person for the right offence. We’re independent and we make our decisions fairly and objectively by following our Code for Crown Prosecutors.
Advocate and prosecute serious and complex cases
Magistrates' or Crown Court advocacy
Get £350 a year individual learning budget
Present legal argument and challenge expert evidence
Get 25 days a year annual leave, 30 days after 5 years
Competitive contributory pension of up to 28.9%
Do you have higher rights of audience for criminal advocacy and a passion for delivering justice?
Cathryn is a Crown Advocate Level 2. 'My team is very supportive and collaborative. That's been the beauty of the Crown Prosecution Service.'
Hear from Mike, Principal Crown Advocate and King's Counsel. 'It's incredibly rewarding, because you are on a daily basis working in cases that really make a difference to people's lives.'
Crown Advocate Level 2
You conduct trials, appeals and non-contested hearings in the magistrates’ and Crown Court. You provide verbal and written advocacy in prosecutions ranging from burglary to assault, presenting cases clearly and persuasively to help us deliver justice for victims of crime. Your development is supported with full training and opportunities to work in increasingly complex cases, including jury trials in the Crown Court.
Salary: £59,590 to £73,130
Why you should consider us
Delivering justice is complex with work that's sometimes emotionally challenging. We want our advocates to thrive at work and home, and offer support to achieve a balance - flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family friendly approach to work.
Online information sessions
Ask our recruitment team questions about Crown Prosecution Service Crown Advocate Level 2 opportunities. From the application process to information about the role, we're here to help! There is no video or sound in this chat, please type your questions and a member of the team will reply.
Wednesday 22 April, 1pm - 1.45pm - Click here
Thursday 30 April, 1pm - 1.45pm - Click here
Apply now and play a vital role in delivering justice.
Applications close 3 May 2026.
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