Specialist prosecutor – Counter Terrorism Division

Crown Prosecution Service (CPS); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a talented criminal lawyer looking for the next step in your career? The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified barristers and solicitors to join our counter terrorism division in London.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we prosecute criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other law enforcement agencies in England and Wales. We employ over 7,000 people who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Our counter terrorism division is a specialist unit dedicated to prosecuting terrorism crimes and terrorist-related offences. We work with specialist police units on cases including terrorism, incitement to racial and religious hatred, war crimes and crimes against humanity, official secrets cases, piracy and hijacking.

About the role

As a specialist prosecutor in our counter terrorism division, you advise, review and make charging decisions on some of the most serious and high-profile cases. You work with criminal justice partners to disrupt offending involving matters of national security and actions of the state – reviewing large quantities of evidence and unused material to build clear prosecution and disclosure strategies. You conduct advocacy in the magistrates’ court and hearings in the Crown Court if appropriately qualified.

We provide a comprehensive induction, mentorship and ongoing training to develop your expertise and help you thrive in your role.

About you

We’re looking for barristers and solicitors with extensive experience of the criminal justice system, prosecuting or defending – including dealing with complex disclosure issues. You must be fully qualified, practising and able to conduct advocacy in the magistrates’ court. Knowledge of the law and procedures relating to terrorism, national security and core international crimes is desirable but not essential.

About our benefits

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees’ needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. We also offer a range of benefits including:

1. Flexible and family-friendly working
2. Competitive salary
3. Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
4. 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
5. 3 days paid volunteering leave
6. An extra privilege day for the King’s birthday
7. £350 a year individual learning budget
8. Wellbeing support and counselling
9. Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts.

Find out more and apply today.