Crown prosecutor

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job by working towards this role and applying directly.

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

DirectApplication

You can apply for this job if you've:

• got at least a lower second class (2

Vacancies

You can view current vacancies and how to apply to be a crown prosecutor from:

• Crown Prosecution Service
• Civil Service Careers

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Skills:

• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• excellent written communication skills
• analytical thinking skills
• the ability to read English
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• customer service skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to use your initiative
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• persuading skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• business management skills
• knowledge of human resources and employment law
• concentration skills
• a good memory
• maths skills

What you'll do:

Crown prosecutors decide if there's enough evidence to take cases to court.

In this role you could:

• decide if there's enough evidence to convict
• explain decisions to lawyers, witnesses, the police and other agencies
• prepare the case for the prosecution
• present the case to a panel of magistrates, judges or a jury
• question people in court and sum up the case for the prosecution

You may also train other prosecutors or represent the Crown Prosecution Service  at conferences.

Location : You could work in an office or in a court.
Environment : Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.

Salary:

Starter : £38,000
Experienced : £42,630

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

36 - 38 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

Career Path:

With experience and further training you could progress to senior crown prosecutor.

From there you could become crown advocate, senior crown advocate and principal crown advocate.