Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£71,400 per annum

About the Role
The Extradition Unit provides a key resource across law enforcement and the Criminal Justice System, liaising with stakeholders across government and internationally. As a Senior Crown Prosecutor (SCP) within the Extradition Unit, you will help deliver justice internationally through challenging and varied work.

Your responsibilities include preparing and presenting cases at Westminster Magistrates Court pursuant to the Extradition Act 2003, handling requests from Part 1 and Part 2 requesting countries. You will conduct final extradition hearings for Part 1 requests, analyse and review cases, respond to applications for permission to appeal, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of UK extradition law. You will manage a high volume casework portfolio of Part 1 extradition cases and may assist Specialist Prosecutors with more complex matters.

This role requires advocacy at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for at least two days a week and involves drafting responses for complaints and parliamentary correspondence, communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and ensuring the successful conduct of extradition cases. The post is designated by the Director of Public Prosecutions as a Crown Prosecutor under the terms of section 1 (3) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, subject to meeting the general qualification provisions.

The Crown Prosecution Service is committed to being a top performing organisation and a great place to work, fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to do impactful work that makes a difference to local communities, with access to learning and development resources, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment.

Experience
Post qualification experience as a practising solicitor or barrister holding a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales is essential. Experience in extradition law and advocacy is required, including handling a high volume of Part 1 extradition cases and assisting with complex cases.

About you
You will demonstrate high levels of advocacy and communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to foreign jurisdictions. You must be able to work effectively and persuasively with a wide range of people, both individually and as part of a multi-skilled team, maintaining public and international confidence in the extradition process. Strong decision-making, influencing, and delivering at pace are key behaviours for success in this role.

Qualifications
You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister eligible to hold a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales. CILEx lawyers must be Fellows of CILEx and hold all three advocacy certificates to meet the 'general qualification' requirements under section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990. Solicitors must hold a qualifying law degree or equivalent, have passed the Common Professional Examination or Graduate Diploma in Law and/or the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), completed two years of qualifying work experience, and be admitted to the roll of solicitors or have full exemption. Barristers must hold a qualifying law degree or equivalent, have completed the Bar Professional Training Course, been called to the Bar, and completed pupillage or have full exemption.

Applicants must provide their practising certificate promptly if successful. Any restrictions or special arrangements regarding practising certificates must be disclosed. Failure to meet these academic and professional qualifications will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of contract.