Administrative Officer - National
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,245 to £29,257 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Our starting salary is £26,245 with the maximum salary on this scale being £29,257 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All payments are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Scotland, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EXTFON0226 |
Summary
This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone looking to be in an interesting and fast paced role.
You may be starting out in your career or already have an administrative background and looking for a change, but you should have an interest in the Criminal Justice Sector.
You will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a first-class service to your colleagues and service users such as, victims & witnesses and defence agents.
The main duties of this role will cover a range of administrative support and will generally include the administration of cases including:
Dealing with general enquiries relating to cases
Uploading and maintaining case information on internal IT systems
Assisting Legal staff in the administration and preparation of cases for court
Ensuring all witnesses are notified of their requirement to attend court
Ensuring the courts and defence agents have all relevant material prior to court hearings
You may be starting out in your career or already have an administrative background and looking for a change, but you should have an interest in the Criminal Justice Sector.
You will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a first-class service to your colleagues and service users such as, victims & witnesses and defence agents.
The main duties of this role will cover a range of administrative support and will generally include the administration of cases including:
Dealing with general enquiries relating to cases
Uploading and maintaining case information on internal IT systems
Assisting Legal staff in the administration and preparation of cases for court
Ensuring all witnesses are notified of their requirement to attend court
Ensuring the courts and defence agents have all relevant material prior to court hearings
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