Apply to become a
Senior Crown Prosecutor in the RASSO team

Join the Crown Prosecution Service as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in our
Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) team and have a future that matters.

Applications open until 29 March 2026.

Apply now

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.

Review evidence and make prosecution decisions in complex and sensitive cases

Advise the police and other investigators on casework

Choose from vacancies across England and Wales

Benefit from our specialist RASSO training programme

Get 25 days a year annual leave, 30 days after 5 years

Gain a contributory pension of up to 28.9%

Join us as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in our Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team and benefit from a comprehensive induction and training plan, wellbeing support, and learning and development opportunities to progress your career. You make a real difference to society, helping us to secure justice in some of the most sensitive and complex criminal cases. If you're a highly trained lawyer with criminal law experience, this is an opportunity for you.

Questions? Join our live webchats to find out more.
18 March, 1-1.45pm: https://meetandengage.com/amlb37jxo
26 March, 1-1.45pm: https://meetandengage.com/amlb3ar3s

'It really is such a satisfying role to support victims through the criminal justice process. You see the impact that is has, it makes it all worthwhile.' - Danielle, Senior Crown Prosecutor

'Whether or not you've worked on RASSO cases before, there's a very good induction programme. There's lots of experienced people that you can learn from.' - David, Senior Crown Prosecutor

Why you should consider us

You have job satisfaction working for the Crown Prosecution Service. Our people are central to everything we do – we look after your wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to learn and develop. We’ve also been voted one of the most attractive employers by law professionals and students, in the latest globally recognised Universum survey.