Public Prosecutor

Job Title: Public Prosecutor (multiple locations)

Location: Foyle Chambers, Derry and Newry Chambers, Newry

Contract Type: Temporary assignment up to 12 months

Pay Per Hour: £21.99

Working Hours: Full time Monday- Friday (9.00am-5.00pm)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary:

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;

Main Duties:

1. Preparation of papers for prosecution, where appropriate, and directing such charges and evidence as is appropriate in each case;
2. Prosecution of cases anywhere in Northern Ireland, in the Magistrates' Courts and, on occasion in the County Court;
3. Provision of pre-prosecutorial advice and liaising and communicating with other criminal justice stakeholders including victims and witnesses.
4. On occasion preparing committal papers in Indictable cases;
5. The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business needs.

Essential Criteria

To be designated, the successful applicants, at the time of appointment, must be a Barrister or Solicitor who is entitled to practise either at the Bar of Northern Ireland or as a Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Hannah Fitzsimons at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.