Cps Recruitment – Senior Crown Prosecutor In Cambridge

Overview

Position Title: Senior Crown Prosecutor

Company: Crown Prosecution Service

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Description

As a Senior Crown Prosecutor (SCP) within POC, you will provide justice to victims and you will have the freedom to use your judgement and have a very real impact on society. Your work will be both challenging and varied in nature which may involve tasks such as advising on and applying for restraint of assets and confiscation. We also enforce confiscation orders and conduct the work required to carry out requests made by other countries in compliance with our international obligations.

You will provide specialist advice on proceeds of crime work throughout the proceedings, including before charge, and after conviction. There will be some opportunities to present proceeds of crime cases in the magistrates’ and higher courts, as well as instructing counsel to do so. You will be expected to have up to date knowledge of proceeds of crime law, and criminal law generally.

Responsibilities:

• To conduct discussions with law enforcement authorities (LEAs) on the evidential requirements for restraint, confiscation and enforcement applications.
• To review cases where applications will be made to the Magistrates, Crown and High courts, decide whether it is appropriate to make the application and to decide on the terms of the application. CPS POC makes applications for restraint, receivership, confiscation and reconsideration of confiscation orders..
• To demonstrate high levels of advocacy, media handling, written and oral communication skills in relation to all cases for which the postholder is accountable so as to maintain public confidence in the prosecution process.
• To undertake advocacy in relation to Magistrates Court and Crown Court applications when appropriate.
• To make decisions relating to applications for restraint, confiscation and enforcement and whether to accept any defence proposals offered; when to change a previously prepared course of action; when to withdraw or compromise applications and whether to apply for compensation or costs.
• To deal effectively and persuasively with a wide range of people, both within and outside the CPS, as part of a multi-skilled team and on an individual basis in order to ensure effective and successful applications.
• The post holder must be a qualified practising solicitor or barrister and must hold a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales or be eligible to obtain one issued from either the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board.