What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Preparer position at Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service?
Location
We anticipate vacancies arising across several of our business areas within High Court and Specialist Casework hubs including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gartcosh, Hamilton, Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness. All roles are primarily office based but recognise a hybrid environment and operate a mix of office and home working. For the initial training and development period, full time attendance in the office may be required. Please note that home working opportunities may be available under our Agile and Flexible Working Policies on agreement with your Line Manager however 2 or 3 days is the minimum requirement in the office.
About The Job
Job summary
About the Role:
This role provides 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. If you have a passion and understanding of law and justice, with previous experience in legal studies or investigative work, then our Case Preparer post will allow you to take on an important role within Scotland’s sole prosecution service; to support our lawyers in making recommendations on criminal proceedings in cases.
Within the team, you will be working collaboratively with your peers and a range of knowledgeable external stakeholders to provide support to the business in delivering justice for local communities.
You must be passionate about serving the public interest at all times; organised and confident in taking decisions; working autonomously and making recommendations based on assessment of all the available evidence; and be committed to meeting the diverse needs of victims and witnesses.
We have several posts on offer in which you can expect to join new and growing teams where you will be directed and supported to take charge of your caseload and development. In your initial weeks in the role, you can expect to spend time a couple of days a week in the office, meeting your team and starting your training, you will also have the flexibility to work remotely. You will also be provided with specific digital training packages in conjunction with one to one on the job learning.
This is an exciting role based within a very dynamic team who promote continuous learning and where no two days are the same.
Job Description
As a Case Preparer, you will prepare cases effectively for court and deal sensitively and appropriately with victims and witnesses.
You will be responsible for an allocated caseload. You will produce high quality case packages, ensuring the best possible evidence has been gathered and collated from a range of sources. As part of this collation, you will be required to interact with victims and witnesses of crime.
You can expect to work with colleagues across COPFS to prepare evidence in appropriate formats ensuring the proper presentation of cases for our prosecutors. You will work closely with Crown Counsel, Police, Defence Agents and other Support Services to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of evidence and keeping relevant contacts apprised of the progress of cases.
As a Case Preparer, you may be rotated into roles that involve work on serious crime, deaths and sexual offences. Applicants must be prepared to undertake work of this nature. Vicarious Trauma Support and in-house training will be provided to support successful candidates.
General responsibilities and duties:
Person specification
The ideal candidate will be organised with the motivation and drive to improve the lives of the citizens of Scotland by playing a vital part in our role in prosecuting crime. You will be familiar with our court processes, how cases are prepared, as well as our business processes and systems.
Communication skills will be key, knowing how to tailor your style to your audience. You will encounter witnesses and victims who have had traumatic experiences and be exposed to potentially sensitive or harmful material in relation to this. As a result, you should be able to exhibit resilience in addition to empathy and compassion.
In preparing evidence we will need you to showcase in-depth levels of analysis and objectivity. You will be confident in your decision making and disciplined in your organisation to meet relevant deadlines.
Essential Criteria:
There will be 4 competencies in total with 2 acting as the lead competencies for sift purposes:
Alongside your salary of £36,605, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes £9,883 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
Selection process details
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/careers/
We anticipate vacancies arising across several of our business areas within High Court and Specialist Casework hubs including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gartcosh, Hamilton, Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness. All roles are primarily office based but recognise a hybrid environment and operate a mix of office and home working. For the initial training and development period, full time attendance in the office may be required. Please note that home working opportunities may be available under our Agile and Flexible Working Policies on agreement with your Line Manager however 2 or 3 days is the minimum requirement in the office.
About The Job
Job summary
About the Role:
This role provides 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. If you have a passion and understanding of law and justice, with previous experience in legal studies or investigative work, then our Case Preparer post will allow you to take on an important role within Scotland’s sole prosecution service; to support our lawyers in making recommendations on criminal proceedings in cases.
Within the team, you will be working collaboratively with your peers and a range of knowledgeable external stakeholders to provide support to the business in delivering justice for local communities.
You must be passionate about serving the public interest at all times; organised and confident in taking decisions; working autonomously and making recommendations based on assessment of all the available evidence; and be committed to meeting the diverse needs of victims and witnesses.
We have several posts on offer in which you can expect to join new and growing teams where you will be directed and supported to take charge of your caseload and development. In your initial weeks in the role, you can expect to spend time a couple of days a week in the office, meeting your team and starting your training, you will also have the flexibility to work remotely. You will also be provided with specific digital training packages in conjunction with one to one on the job learning.
This is an exciting role based within a very dynamic team who promote continuous learning and where no two days are the same.
Job Description
As a Case Preparer, you will prepare cases effectively for court and deal sensitively and appropriately with victims and witnesses.
You will be responsible for an allocated caseload. You will produce high quality case packages, ensuring the best possible evidence has been gathered and collated from a range of sources. As part of this collation, you will be required to interact with victims and witnesses of crime.
You can expect to work with colleagues across COPFS to prepare evidence in appropriate formats ensuring the proper presentation of cases for our prosecutors. You will work closely with Crown Counsel, Police, Defence Agents and other Support Services to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of evidence and keeping relevant contacts apprised of the progress of cases.
As a Case Preparer, you may be rotated into roles that involve work on serious crime, deaths and sexual offences. Applicants must be prepared to undertake work of this nature. Vicarious Trauma Support and in-house training will be provided to support successful candidates.
General responsibilities and duties:
- Direct, instruct and manage investigations with Police and other agencies.
- Follow protocols and key policies to meet business requirements.
- Prepare cases effectively for court.
- Work sensitively and appropriately with Victims and Witnesses and bereaved relatives.
- Regularly understand and adapt to changes in process to improve efficiency and deliver on service improvements.
- Prepare serious, complex and high-level solemn cases efficiently and within allocated timescales.
- Collaborate regularly with internal and external stakeholders such as Crown Counsel, Police Scotland, various agencies, victims and witnesses and bereaved relatives to assist in with case progression.
- Consider and analyse evidence, providing instruction to various stakeholders if further evidence is required.
- Present appropriate recommendations to Principal Deputes and Advocate Deputes based on findings.
- Prepare precognitions in agreed styles and formats using Microsoft packages and other internal software packages, ensuring high standards and data handling.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will be organised with the motivation and drive to improve the lives of the citizens of Scotland by playing a vital part in our role in prosecuting crime. You will be familiar with our court processes, how cases are prepared, as well as our business processes and systems.
Communication skills will be key, knowing how to tailor your style to your audience. You will encounter witnesses and victims who have had traumatic experiences and be exposed to potentially sensitive or harmful material in relation to this. As a result, you should be able to exhibit resilience in addition to empathy and compassion.
In preparing evidence we will need you to showcase in-depth levels of analysis and objectivity. You will be confident in your decision making and disciplined in your organisation to meet relevant deadlines.
Essential Criteria:
There will be 4 competencies in total with 2 acting as the lead competencies for sift purposes:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Strong investigative skills and legal understanding.
- Ability to build relationships with people internally and externally, showcasing analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take ownership of your workload and decision making with limited supervision.
- Literacy and fluency in English
- Sound knowledge of IT software packages such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel or similar
- An understanding of the work of COPFS and the criminal law system in Scotland
Alongside your salary of £36,605, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes £9,883 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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.
Selection process details
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : HR Resourcing Team
- Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk
- Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk
https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/careers/
Salary : $36,605
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