Are you looking for the first step into a career in law? Join the Crown Prosecution Service as an advocacy clerking assistant and discover your purpose.

About us

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About the role

Advocacy clerking assistants provide essential administrative support to the front line of our service. You work with the advocacy team drafting documents, preparing court lists and monitoring diaries for hearings in the Crown Court. You’re the first point of contact for your team, responding professionally to internal colleagues and criminal justice partners – helping to maintain public confidence in our work.

Your work makes a positive difference to society and the communities we serve. We value your skills and support your professional growth with development opportunities throughout your career at the CPS.

About you

We’re looking for people with excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills – including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.  You don’t need any qualifications or legal experience to apply, we provide full training to help you thrive in your role. If you’re committed to public service and want to kick start your career in criminal law, we’d like to hear from you.

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. Our benefits include:   

• flexible and family-friendly working             
• competitive salary          
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%         
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays           
• 3 days paid volunteering leave             
• 1 extra privilege day for the King’s birthday            
• £350 a year individual learning budget               
• wellbeing support and counselling         
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts.   

Join the Crown Prosecution Service and make a positive difference to society and the communities we serve. Find out more and apply today.