Job Description

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting paralegal officers across England and Wales. We offer full training, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference in society.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the upmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About the role

As a paralegal officer you're on the front line 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. The application process for this role includes online tests, which must be completed by Friday 6 June.

About you

If you're committed to public service and want to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is for you. You don't need qualifications or legal experience to apply. Our structured training plan gives you the skills and knowledge you need to help us deliver justice. We're committed to your professional development and support you with progression and training opportunities throughout your career with us.

About our benefits

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At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees' needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes:

a family-friendly?working?environment and flexibility to support caring responsibilities 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
Find out more and apply today.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,620.00-31,350.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 404901