Public Prosecutors (Northern Ireland Civil Service)

Location: Belfast Chambers & Foyle Chambers, Northern Ireland

Salary: £22.65 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)

Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 12 months)

Start Date: September 2025

Key Benefits:

• Work within a respected and well-established public sector legal department
• Gain valuable exposure to Magistrates Court and Crown Court proceedings in Belfast
• Competitive hourly rate reflective of your legal expertise
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile public prosecution cases
• Supportive environment with access to experienced legal professionals and ongoing development opportunities
• Strengthen your advocacy skills within a dynamic public service setting

About 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 UK
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to apply for an Access NI check (fees apply)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• CVs may be retained for future legal opportunities

How to Apply: Please submit your CV via the application link or contact Ray at Raymond.McPhillips@stafflinerecruit.com or call 028 9024 2824.