Police Prosecutor

Surrey Police Service; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Parental leave

Job summary

Surrey Police Service invites applications for a legal reviewer role within a small team responsible for the review of SJP and PLP files to ensure evidential and public interest tests are met under the Code of Crown Prosecutors. You will advise officers and provide clear case direction until standards are met or discontinued.

The post requires professional qualification in criminal litigation (ILEX Part II) or a degree, with extensive knowledge of Criminal and Traffic Law.

Qualifications

• Qualified in criminal litigation or equivalent law background.
• Ability to apply evidential and Crown Prosecution tests.
• Experience within the Criminal Justice System is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review SJP/PLP files and ensure readiness for prosecution.
• Provide case direction and feedback to officers.
• Present cases in PLP Magistrates' Courts and handle guilty plea cases.

Skills

Criminal Litigation Knowledge

Legal Argumentation

Dispute Resolution

Excellent Written Communication

Excellent Verbal Communication

Decision Making

Microsoft Office

Organisational Skills

Education

Institute of Legal Executives Part II in Criminal Litigation

University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

In this dynamic and interesting role you will work as part of a small team responsible for the review of all Single Justice Procedure (SJP) and Police Led Prosecution (PLP) court files submitted for consideration of prosecution for specified road traffic and criminal offences. You will be required to ensure the evidential and public interest tests have been met as set out in the Code of Crown Prosecutors and to provide clear case direction, advice and feedback to officers in respect of these files until the case meets the required standards or is discontinued. You will provide the final quality assurance of these cases supporting the force drive to improve case file quality and protect the reputation of Sussex Police within the justice arena. As part of this role you will present cases in the PLP Magistrates' Courts where the prosecution function falls to the police to prosecute and includes dealing with guilty plea cases for criminal matters, proof in absence and exceptional hardship cases.

Membership of the Institute of Legal Executives with a specialisation in Part II in criminal litigation OR a Degree OR 3 years' experience of working within the Criminal Justice System sufficient to undertake the principal accountabilities of the post. Extensive knowledge and practical experience of Criminal and Traffic Law Able to identify and resolve case file deficiencies and set action plans for investigating officers. Able to deal with legal arguments and defense applications to avoid potential trial issues. Able to liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service for any reason where it is considered that appropriate legal advice should be sought before proceeding further. Be a confident decision maker able to demonstrate credibility and resilience in a high volume work environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing letters and constructing valid points and arguments. Flexibility in approach to the role, working well under constant pressure and to be able to plan and prioritise a demanding workload. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to anticipate problems and resolve issues independently, plan solutions and make sound pragmatic decisions which will have a direct impact on the service. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Arrange trials and adjournments dates ensuring that costs are applied for on behalf of Sussex Police.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process. Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

Recruitment Principles

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
• the starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application. Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner, We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

Benefits

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme