Apply to become an advocacy clerking assistant

Join the Crown Prosecution Service and have a future that matters.

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Why the Crown Prosecution Service?

We protect the public by prosecuting the right person for the right offence. We’re independent and we make our decisions fairly and objectively by following our Code for Crown Prosecutors.

Provide admin support to our front-line lawyers

Vacancies available across England

Benefit from flexible working

Help the team organise Crown Court hearings

Get 25 days a year annual leave, 30 days after 5 years

Competitive contributory pension of up to 28.9%

Why an advocacy clerking assistant?

You are highly organised with excellent time management and a passion for justice. You provide essential administrative support on the front line of our service - working with our advocacy team to draft documents, prepare court lists and monitoring diaries for hearings in the Crown Court.

Zoe, Crown Prosecution Service colleague

Zoe, Advocacy Clerking Assistant

Zoe, Advocacy Clerking Assistant

Zoe

'Being an advocacy clerking assistant is a challenging and varied role. No two days are the same, and supporting work that's carried out in the Crown Court is very rewarding.'

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Samir, Administrative Officer

Samir, Administrative Officer

Samir

'I most admire the continual focus on staff development at all levels - it allows for personal growth as well as delivering a high-quality service to the public.'

Why you should consider us

You have job satisfaction working for the Crown Prosecution Service. We look after your wellbeing, offering flexibility and family friendly working for a good work-life balance. We also provide a competitive contributory pension.

As an advocacy clerking assistant, you're supporting our advocates carrying out their vital role. You're helping us get the right outcome in every case.

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