Crown Prosecution Service

Do you know what a legal manager does in the Crown Prosecution Service? Today we’re highlighting this role as part of National Careers Week. Legal managers are central to the success of our prosecution teams. In this role they lead a team of lawyers, paralegals and administrators - sharing expertise, guidance, and support to help them thrive in their areas of work. Hear from James, Legal Manager in the West Midlands, who goes through a typical day in the life - https://orlo.uk/fKMdI ‘Together, we identify what needs to be done, collaborate on decisions and seek additional support when necessary. It’s important to me that they feel supported – both mentally and practically – as they navigate the challenges of this high-responsibility role.' Find out more about our career opportunities - https://orlo.uk/RBeiv

In our final post on ‘how a criminal case works’ you can find out about the trial process, including the verdict, sentencing and appeals. You can also view our previous posts in the series: Part 1: https://orlo.uk/kchy2 Part 2: https://orlo.uk/zLYTw Read our full guide to find out more: https://orlo.uk/r0DK7

Today we’re celebrating National Careers Week by highlighting the role of our paralegal officers. A paralegal officer is on the front line of our service providing support and casework assistance to our prosecutors and criminal justice colleagues in the magistrates’ and Crown Court. They play a critical role within the legal team – preparing case files, completing legal applications, meeting victims and witnesses, and making sure case deadlines are met. They attend court and represent the Crown Prosecution Service – building confidence in the work we do with a case, from start to finish. Meet Paralegal Officer Danielle ?? 'At the forefront of everything we do, the victims and witnesses are absolute key.’ Find out more about our roles and opportunities - https://orlo.uk/rVL7L

Here at the Crown Prosecution Service, we have some commercial manager opportunities available. These are lead commercial contract manager, lead commercial category manager and commercial contract manager. These are exciting opportunities to work in a dynamic and impactful role where your commercial expertise will directly contribute to our success. Hear from some of our commercial managers about their roles - https://orlo.uk/LR8PN Find out more and apply before the deadlines - https://orlo.uk/gOgCb

?? Four fraudsters have been convicted for one of the largest money laundering operations in UK criminal history. Find out how we worked with West Yorkshire Police to prosecute them. This case is one of the largest money laundering prosecutions ever brought to the courts in England and Wales. It involved a colossal quantity of cash, undoubtedly derived from criminal activity. These defendants were at the heart of the operation to launder and legitimise the dirty cash, bringing it into the banking system. Criminal Justice enforcement, involving a number of agencies, have sent an important message out about the wholesale laundering of criminal proceeds. Read more ??https://lnkd.in/e2yd8G_X

On Wednesday, we held the Crown Prosecution Service’s inaugural National Rape Scrutiny Panel under the National Operating Model. We were joined by leading voices from across the criminal justice sector including the police, support service representatives, crown advocates and charity organisation spokespeople to discuss our work openly and honestly on three rape cases. Our discussions were invaluable to better delivering justice for victims of these horrific crimes.

Here at the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re celebrating National Careers Week by highlighting five of our roles throughout the week. Today we’re featuring crown prosecutors! As a crown prosecutor you’re based in the magistrates’ court, working with prosecution teams to review and present evidence in cases ranging from common assault to drugs offences. The crown prosecutor position is our entry level lawyer role, ideal if you’re a newly qualified lawyer or have no criminal law experience – a full induction programme is provided. Meet Ann, Crown Prosecutor in CPS Cymru Wales ?? ‘It's really interesting and a great vocation that I'm lucky to do.’ Find out more about our roles and opportunities - https://orlo.uk/BzgXe

Last week, Salford Business School students were been given an incredible opportunity to partake in a week of work experience with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). 25 undergraduate students, including LLB #Lawstudents, Rebecca Hilderley, Georgia Allen and Maruf Ahmed, participated in the week. Sessions centred on #employability, pathways into #careers at the CPS, as well as general criminal procedure and the application of the law, including how serious crimes such as sexual offences, hate crime and knife crime are prosecuted. Over on our blog, Rebecca, Georgia and Maruf, discuss why this opportunity was so valuable for their future careers: https://lnkd.in/esytZuQs

?? Jobs of the week! ?? Here are some of the latest opportunities we have at the Crown Prosecution Service: - Commercial contract manager - https://orlo.uk/Rpfp6 - Senior crown prosecutor - https://orlo.uk/KGdlD Visit our careers page to see what other opportunities are available too ?? https://orlo.uk/Ri0DX

It's the final few days to apply for our administrative officer opportunities at the Crown Prosecution Service. We're recruiting in Birmingham, Cardiff, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Nottingham, Reading, St Albans, Wakefield and York. Find out more about what it's like in this role from our administrative officers and read about their experiences - https://orlo.uk/odpC9 Applications are open until Sunday 2 March 2025, apply by following this link ?? https://orlo.uk/i9301