Public Prosecutor in Belfast

Public Prosecutors (Northern Ireland Civil Service)Location: Belfast Chambers & Foyle Chambers, Northern IrelandSalary: £22.65 per hourHours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 12 months)Start Date: September 2025Key Benefits:Work within a respected and well-established public sector legal departmentGain valuable exposure to Magistrates Court and Crown Court proceedings in BelfastCompetitive hourly rate reflective of your legal expertiseOpportunity to contribute to high-profile public prosecution casesSupportive environment with access to experienced legal professionals and ongoing development opportunitiesStrengthen your advocacy skills within a dynamic public service settingAbout the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Public Prosecutor to join the Northern Ireland Civil Service based at Belfast Chambers & Foyle Chambers. You will play a key role in preparing and prosecuting criminal cases, working closely with law enforcement and justice sector stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: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, Additional Information:Applicants must have the right to work in the UKShortlisted candidates may be asked to apply for an Access NI check (fees apply)Only shortlisted candidates will be contactedCVs may be retained for future legal opportunitiesHow to Apply: Please submit your CV via the application link or contact Ray at Raymond.McPhillips@stafflinerecruit.com or call 028 9024 2824.