Paralegal Officer

Crown Prosecution Service; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the UK is seeking paralegal officers to support prosecution teams in magistrates' and Crown Courts. This role involves managing casework throughout the criminal justice process, preparing evidence, and providing support to victims and witnesses. Applicants do not need specific qualifications but should demonstrate an understanding of the CPS's role in justice. Benefits include flexible working, a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension, and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave

3 days paid volunteering leave

£350 individual learning budget

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an understanding of the work of the Crown Prosecution Service and its role in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Support prosecution teams in the magistrates' and Crown Court.
• Manage casework throughout the criminal justice process.
• Represent the CPS in meetings with partner agencies.

Job description

Overview

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting paralegal officers across England and Wales. If you're looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you. As a paralegal officer, you're on the frontline of our service, supporting prosecution teams in the magistrates' and Crown Court. You manage casework throughout the criminal justice process - preparing evidence, completing legal applications and providing practical support to victims and witnesses. You represent the Crown Prosecution Service in meetings with partner agencies including the police, probation service and judiciary.

Responsibilities

• Support prosecution teams in the magistrates' and Crown Court.
• Manage casework throughout the criminal justice process — preparing evidence, completing legal applications and providing practical support to victims and witnesses.
• Represent the Crown Prosecution Service in meetings with partner agencies including the police, probation service and judiciary.

Qualifications

You don\'t need specific qualifications to apply - if you share our values and commitment to public service, we\'d like to hear from you. Our structured training plan gives you the skills and knowledge you need to help us deliver justice. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the work of the Crown Prosecution Service and our role in the wider criminal justice system.

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Benefits

• flexible and family-friendly working
• competitive salary
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years\' service, plus bank holidays
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• an extra privilege day for the King\'s birthday
• £350 a year individual learning budget
• wellbeing support and counselling
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts