Your Responsibilities

The Swedish Prosecution Authority is seeking individuals who want a central role in crime prevention. As a prosecutor, you will apply the law in theory and practice with significant responsibility and in collaboration with others.

As a prosecutor trainee, you will work with all aspects of ongoing criminal cases at a public prosecutor's office. You will lead preliminary investigations, make decisions on prosecution matters, and represent cases in court.

We offer developing and varied tasks with good career and development opportunities, as well as flexible working hours. From your first day, we provide continuous professional development.

Your Qualities and Qualifications

We are looking for a Swedish citizen with a Nordic law degree. Upon starting as a prosecutor trainee, you must also be qualified as a notary from a district or administrative court.

As a person, we want you to:

have a strong interest in criminal and procedural law
be legally skilled
have the ability to collaborate and lead others
be proactive, able to organize and prioritize your work, and make independent decisions
be stable and have good judgment
have strong analytical skills and critical thinking ability
have good communication skills.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

It is advantageous if you have experience in relevant qualified legal work in addition to your notary qualification.

Application Process

During your time as a prosecutor trainee, you will have a fixed-term employment of 9-12 months. This will be followed by a permanent position.

Tests may occur during the recruitment process.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority is a preparedness authority. Upon employment, you may be assigned to the Prosecution Authority in case of war. Read more under Work with us.

Due to archival regulations, we save applications for two years. When you apply, your personal data will be processed according to the principle of public access and the General Data Protection Regulation. By sending your application to us, you consent to this.

We encourage you to submit your application in Swedish.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority as an Employer

At the Swedish Prosecution Authority, we take pride in going to work. Together, we are over 2,200 dedicated and competent employees who stand up for legal certainty, legal security, and democratic values. Regardless of your role in the authority, everyone contributes to our important societal mission.

Do you want to be part of the Swedish Prosecution Authority? We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

Apply today!