Public Prosecutor

Public Prosecutors (Northern Ireland Civil Service) Location: Belfast Chambers & Foyle Chambers, Northern Ireland Salary: £22.65 per hour Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 12 months) Start Date: September 2025 Key Benefits: Work within a respected and well-established public sector legal department Gain valuable exposure to Magistrates Court and Crown Court proceedings in Belfast Competitive hourly rate reflective of your legal expertise Opportunity to contribute to high-profile public prosecution cases Supportive environment with access to experienced legal professionals and ongoing development opportunities Strengthen your advocacy skills within a dynamic public service setting About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Public Prosecutor to join the Northern Ireland Civil Service based at Belfast Chambers & Foyle Chambers. You will play a key role in preparing and prosecuting criminal cases, working closely with law enforcement and justice sector stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Consideration of files submitted by police and government departments with a view to deciding, or advising, as to prosecution in cases alleging the commission of an offence which can be prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court Preparation of papers for prosecution, where appropriate, and directing such charges and evidence as is appropriate in each case Prosecution of cases anywhere in Northern Ireland, in the Magistrates’ Courts and, on occasion in the County Court Provision of pre-prosecutorial advice and liaising and communicating with other criminal justice stakeholders including victims and witnesses. On occasion preparing committal papers in Indictable cases Essential Criteria: A qualified Solicitor/Barrister, entitled to practice in Northern Ireland either at the Bar of Northern Ireland or as a Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, Additional Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Shortlisted candidates may be asked to apply for an Access NI check (fees apply) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted CVs may be retained for future legal opportunities How to Apply: Please submit your CV via the application link or contact Ray at Raymond.McPhillips@stafflinerecruit.com or call 028 9024 2824 .

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, GB

Posted Date: 8/4/2025