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Crown Advocate
Join the Crown Prosecution Service and have a future that matters.
We recruit 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.
Please check back for future opportunities.
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 3
You conduct jury trials and hearings in serious and complex cases. You review and present evidence in prosecutions ranging from motoring to murder, using your advocacy skills to secure the right outcome in every case. You’re primarily based in the Crown Court - but may also advise in the magistrates’ and youth court, Court of Appeal and straightforward confiscation hearings relating to proceeds of crime.
Salary: £69,250 - £80,710
Senior Crown Advocate (Crown Advocate Level 4)
You conduct jury trials in serious and often high-profile cases. You support investigators by reviewing evidence and providing sound judgement on whether to proceed with prosecution. When a realistic prospect of conviction is found, you work with colleagues from across the criminal justice system to prepare and present cases in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
Salary: £76,710 - £84,430
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.
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