Further promotion is on merit. Extended rights of audience have increased work in the higher courts for solicitor-trained prosecutors. The salary data was collected in Jun 99 Initial salary is for a newly qualified Crown Prosecutor. London weighting 1,800. Considerable time spent in Magistrates Court, the rest in the CPS office.
Professional contact is with court staff, defence solicitors and police.
Some contact with public. Some Saturday and evening work. Jobs are available in most areas Available in most areas. CPS has 13 regional areas in England and Wales. Smart, conventional dress is expected.