Paralegal Officer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,700 to £32,430 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Crown Prosecution Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 445357 |
Summary
The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting paralegal officers across England and Wales. If you’re looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.
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 utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.
About the role
As a paralegal officer, you’re on the frontline 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.
About you
You don’t need specific qualifications to apply – if you share our values and commitment to public service, we’d like to hear from you. Our structured training plan gives you the skills and knowledge you need to help us deliver justice. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the work of the Crown Prosecution Service and our role in the wider criminal justice system.
About our benefits
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 flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. We also offer a range of benefits including:
flexible and family-friendly working
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
Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts
If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.
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 utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.
About the role
As a paralegal officer, you’re on the frontline 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.
About you
You don’t need specific qualifications to apply – if you share our values and commitment to public service, we’d like to hear from you. Our structured training plan gives you the skills and knowledge you need to help us deliver justice. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the work of the Crown Prosecution Service and our role in the wider criminal justice system.
About our benefits
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 flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. We also offer a range of benefits including:
flexible and family-friendly working
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
Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts
If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.
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