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Procurator Fiscal Depute

Job details
Posting date: 28 March 2025
Salary: £57,701 to £71,942 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Our starting salary is £57,701 with the maximum salary on this scale being £71,942 as of January 2025 (subject to future COPFS pay awards). All payments are pro rata for part-time staff.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Location: Scotland, UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PFDNA0425

Summary

Procurator Fiscal Depute - Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)

Are you looking for an opportunity to join Scotland’s only Prosecution service and play a pivotal part in the justice system?

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police.

We currently have exciting opportunities for qualified solicitors that may be of interest to you.

Location:
COPFS are currently looking to fill a number of Procurator Fiscal Depute posts across Scotland.

Applicants are invited to complete the Preferences Form on our website to advise us of Locations and Contract Terms you would be specifically interested in.

For more information on the role and to access our application packs please visit http://www.copfs.gov.uk/careers.

If you have any queries, please email Recruitment@copfs.gov.uk.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note that COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
COPFS must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity and history verification rules.

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