A 33-year-old female solicitor with the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions has been charged with possessing cocaine.

Police pulled over the woman in McLeay St, Potts Point on July 10 earlier this month and allegedly found half a gram of cocaine on her.

media_camera Charged ... Police pulled over the solicitor in McLeay Street, Potts Point

The woman was charged with possession of an illegal substance and has been granted bail to appear in court on August 17.

A spokesman said: “The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in NSW can confirm that one of its now former legal staff was charged by police with possessing a prohibited drug on 11 July 2015.

Acting Director, John Pickering SC, confirmed that the woman no longer works with the ODPP:

“The staff member in question tendered their resignation on Monday 13 July 2015,” he said.

“The matter is currently before the court and will be prosecuted by NSW police. No further comment will be issued.”