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 open 13 April 2026.

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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', Crown Court, Court of Appeal advocacy

Benefit from flexible working within our hybrid policy

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%

Are you a highly trained lawyer with criminal advocacy experience and a passion for delivering justice?

Caitlin is a Crown Prosecution Service Crown Advocate. 'I love going to work. It can be stressful at times because each case is really important. And I always want to ensure that I have done the right thing and made the right decision.'

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.