The Crown Prosecution Service was set up in 1986 to prosecute criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales. Headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, the CPS is the largest "law firm" in the country.

In undertaking this role, the CPS:
·         Advises police forces in Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire on cases for possible prosecution
·         Reviews cases submitted by the police for prosecution
·         Determines the charge in most cases
·         Prepares cases for court
·         Presents those cases at court

The CPS has 13 Areas across England and Wales, each headed by a Chief Crown Prosecutor (CCP). The East of England Area comprises the counties of Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire which have a large geographical size: from Cromer in the North to Grays in the South (a journey of 137 miles), and from Great Yarmouth in the East to Peterborough in the West (a journey of 100 miles).

The Area is led by Chief Crown Prosecutor Jenny Hopkins with Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Frank Ferguson, and an Area Business Manager, Susan Stovell. It currently employs approximately 240 staff who serve a population in the East of England Area of approximately four million people.

From fraud and firearms to public order and corporate manslaughter – the CPS works on a diverse range of cases. That’s why we’re looking for exceptional lawyers to help us in delivering justice and supporting victims and witnesses. The role is vast. You’ll review, provide advice on and present cases at the magistrates’ court. And, in the senior role, you’ll coach and mentor Caseworkers, Associate Prosecutors and Crown Prosecutors as well. You must be a fully qualified Barrister or Solicitor, compliant with professional regulators’ CPD requirements and competence standards – and you’ll share our commitment to delivering justice for the public we serve.

Lawyers each follow the Code for Crown Prosecutors, a public document issued by the Director of The two main considerations for Crown Prosecutors are to ensure there is sufficient evidence likely to lead to a conviction at court and if there is, whether it is in the public interest.

For full details and more information about the Crown Prosecution Service in the East of England and how to apply to these vacancies, please visit https://www.hays.co.uk/jobs/cps/latestjobs/index.htm  or contact Andrew Rogers on 0203 465 0141.