Criminal Justice Casework Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Hampshire, UK
Summary: RSR is seeking an experienced Administrator to fill the role of Criminal Justice Casework Officer on a long-term, full-time contract. The position involves supporting the progression of cases through the Criminal Justice System by preparing case files in compliance with Service Level Agreements. This is a remote working opportunity with a pay rate of £13.53 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a gatekeeper for non-custody cases. Obtain, triage, quality assure and submit case files to the CPS for pre-charge advice, in line with National File Standards and the Director Generals' Guidelines on disclosure.
- Monitor and receive responses and charging decisions from the CPS and disseminate to the OIC.
- Prepare, quality assure and submit accurate prosecution files which help to ensure successful prosecution rates.
- Obtain, quality assure, redact, reformat and prepare any supporting/additional evidence. Liaise with the OIC and the CPS to undertake further evidential enquiries when required, ensuring they are managed within the agreed timeframes.
- Develop and apply knowledge of National File Standards, legal points to prove and disclosure protocols to ensure that key evidence accompanies prosecution files before submission to the CPS.
- Undertake daily disposal searches and ensure prosecution materials are provided to the CPS by morning deadline. Conduct further hourly checks to ensure all required information is provided to the CPS and the Courts to ensure an effective remand court hearing.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience working in a busy administrative environment, undertaking complex administrative tasks to a high standard.
- Good understanding of redaction principles regarding protection of identity and GDPR.
- Previous experience working within a policing and/or criminal justice environment (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £13.53 Hourly
City: Hampshire
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
RSR are currently recruiting for experienced Administrator to work as a Criminal Justice Casework Officer on a long-term, Full time contract.
The role is paying 13.53p per hour (PAYE)
This is a remote working position.
Job Purpose:
To support the effective progression of cases through the Criminal Justice System by preparing case files in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Act as a gatekeeper for non-custody cases. Obtain, triage, quality assure and submit case files to the CPS for pre-charge advice, in line with National File Standards and the Director Generals' Guidelines on disclosure.
2. Monitor and receive responses and charging decisions from the CPS and disseminate to the OIC.
3. Prepare, quality assure and submit accurate prosecution files which help to ensure successful prosecution rates.
4. Obtain, quality assure, redact, reformat and prepare any supporting/additional evidence. Liaise with the OIC and the CPS to undertake further evidential enquiries when required, ensuring they are managed within the agreed timeframes.
5. Develop and apply knowledge of National File Standards, legal points to prove and disclosure protocols to ensure that key evidence accompanies prosecution files before submission to the CPS.
6. Undertake daily disposal searches and ensure prosecution materials are provided to the CPS by morning deadline. Conduct further hourly checks to ensure all required information is provided to the CPS and the Courts to ensure an effective remand court hearing.
Essential:
- Proven experience working in a busy administrative environment, undertaking complex administrative tasks to a high standard.
- Good understanding of redaction principles regarding protection of identity and GDPR
Desirable:
- Previous experience working within a policing and/or criminal justice environment.
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now.