Apply for a secondment to our Extradition Unit
Our Extradition Unit
We're responsible for giving advice and support to colleagues across the Crown Prosecution Service on EU and non-EU import extradition cases. This includes requests to bring individuals back into the UK. We also represent overseas judicial authorities who are seeking extradition of individuals from England and Wales - facing trial in other countries.
We have a team of prosecutors who draft and prepare extradition requests in line with applicable laws and treaties of overseas countries for non-EU cases. And for EU cases our prosecutors give support for more complex extradition cases.
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What's the role?
We’re inviting applications from suitably qualified advocates to work in our Crown Prosecution Service Extradition Unit.
You'll work full-time as a senior crown prosecutor on a fixed term contract of 6 to 12 months, with a possible extension to 18 months.
This secondment supports the work of the extradition team during a period of changing workload and staffing profile. And this opportunity may serve as a stepping stone towards your application for membership to the Extradition Advocates’ Panel.
You work as a lawyer and civil servant during your secondment period. Working as part of a large team of lawyers, paralegals and administrators, and working professionally with members of the private and public sector.
The current starting salary for a senior crown prosecutor working in London is £56,550 a year. You are expected to comply with and uphold all Crown Prosecution Service policies around attendance, leave, performance and conduct.
What's required?
You don’t need to have previous experience of extradition cases, but it may be an advantage. You must demonstrate:
- how you’re motivated by the work of the Crown Prosecution Service
- your reasons for your interest in extradition work
- one example of single-handedly dealing with a complex legal issue as an advocate
- one example of single-handedly dealing with a complex legal issue through drafting a document or series of documents
- one example of team working where your personal objectives were sacrificed for the sake of the wider goal or team objective.
How do I apply?
Please submit a covering letter and CV highlighting your experience and key achievements.
If you’re shortlisted, you have an informal meeting to discuss whether you have the required legal ability, motivation and teamworking skills to perform successfully as an integral part of the Extradition Team. You also have an extradition assessment to evaluate your aptitude and potential. We allow for no previous extradition experience.
All offers of appointment are subject to candidates being able to pass SC level security clearance checks. It's anticipated that the successful candidate(s) will start in November 2024.
Application deadline is 5pm on 17 June 2024.
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