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Public Prosecutor Belfast Chambers (Northern Ireland Civil Service)Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.Location: Belfast 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: June 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. You will play a key role in preparing and prosecuting criminal cases, working closely with law enforcement and justice sector stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Review and assess prosecution files submitted by law enforcement and government agenciesProvide pre-prosecution advice and direct appropriate chargesPrepare case papers and manage evidence for prosecutionAdvocate in Magistrates Court, with occasional County Court appearancesCollaborate with victims, witnesses, and justice system partnersAssist in the preparation of committal papers for Indictable cases where requiredEssential Criteria:Qualified Solicitor or Barrister entitled to practice in Northern IrelandAt least one years post-qualification advocacy experience in criminal cases, gained within the last six years in a Magistrates Court environmentAdditional 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.