About the role
Prosecutors are lawyers who represent the state in criminal cases and play a central role in the legal process. They work at the Prosecutor's Office and have completed a law degree at a university, followed by a clerkship and special prosecutor training. The prosecutor's task is to lead preliminary investigations and prosecute in court.Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a prosecutor include deciding on prosecutions, leading the police's preliminary investigations, and representing the prosecution side in trials. They must objectively investigate crimes and present evidence in court. Prosecutors also work on initiating prosecutions and advocating for punishment in accordance with Swedish legislation.Skills and tools
Prosecutors must have a good knowledge of law, especially criminal law, and be skilled in legal argumentation and evidence evaluation. They use legal databases, statutory texts, and case law as tools in their work. The ability to think critically, judgment, and communication is essential. Common competencies demanded by employers are straffrätt, processrätt and förvaltningsrätt.