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Case Preparer National
| Posting date: | 21 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,964 to £42,244 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary is £36,964 with the maximum salary on this scale being £42,244 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All payments are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2025 |
| Location: | Scotland, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EXTCP0325 |
Summary
Would you like the opportunity to take on an important role within Scotland’s sole prosecution service, providing support to our lawyers in making recommendations on criminal proceedings in cases? We are looking for people who are motivated by justice with an understanding of law in Scotland to join us in the role of Case Preparer.
You should be passionate about serving the public interest and supporting victims and witnesses of crime. Organisation and confidence in decisions making will be key; working autonomously and making recommendations based on assessment of all the available evidence; and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of victims and witnesses.
Case Preparers are typically office based, giving you the opportunity to shadow and learn from other members of the team, whilst developing your knowledge of the role and its responsibilities.
Whether you are currently undertaking legal studies or share an interest in how crime is prosecuted in Scotland, this is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of criminal prosecution.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
You should be passionate about serving the public interest and supporting victims and witnesses of crime. Organisation and confidence in decisions making will be key; working autonomously and making recommendations based on assessment of all the available evidence; and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of victims and witnesses.
Case Preparers are typically office based, giving you the opportunity to shadow and learn from other members of the team, whilst developing your knowledge of the role and its responsibilities.
Whether you are currently undertaking legal studies or share an interest in how crime is prosecuted in Scotland, this is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of criminal prosecution.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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