Public Prosecutor

Public Prosecutor Public Prosecutor required for a large public sector organisation based through the Northern Ireland Civil Service. Salary: £21.99 p/h Location: Various Locations in NI Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri / 37 hours per week Start date: ASAP Duration: Up to 12months 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 Preparation of papers for prosecution, where appropriate, and directing such charges and evidence as is appropriate in each case Prosecution of cases anywhere in Northern Ireland, in the Magistrates' Courts and, on occasion in the County Court Provision of pre-prosecutorial advice and liaising and communicating with other criminal justice stakeholders including victims and witnesses. On occasion preparing committal papers in Indictable cases Essential Criteria: A qualified Solicitor/Barrister, entitled to practice in Northern Ireland either at the Bar of Northern Ireland or as a Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, Have at least one year's post qualification advocacy experience in criminal cases, gained within the last 6 years, in a Magistrates court environment. If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link provided or contact Ray McPhillips. or call on 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. Skills: Public Prosecutor Deputy Principal Public Sector