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Prosecutions Team Assistant

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Prosecutions Team Assistant to work within the North Yorkshire Police on a 6-month contract.

Location: York

Job role/responsibilities:
To assist in the provision of an effective and efficient Prosecution Team within the Criminal Justice Department serving North Yorkshire and the City of York. To assist in bringing offenders to justice, reducing ineffective /cracked trials and improving public confidence.

  • To deliver accurate and professional customer service to all customers of the Criminal Justice Department.
  • Liaison with Operational Police Officers, Police staff, CPS lawyers and staff and HMCTS courts personnel regarding case preparation and management.
  • To abide by legislation and develop a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation and laws.
  • To become the proficient in the use NICHE, PNC, PND, LIBRA, Xhibit, Origin, DORS, CJIT.
  • To perform registration of all files submitted to the Prosecution Team.
  • Preparation of case files for court hearings.
  • Preparation and liaison with court over the issuing of summons.
  • Maintain paperwork and IT systems to ensure efficient management of case load and case progression.
  • Maintenance of Interview Records Library in line with procedures, including the receiving, copying, storage of interview discs and digital files.
  • Notification of the court result to all relevant parties.

Knowledge/Experience required:

  • IT skills (Microsoft Office, database analysis and record management).
  • Excellent communication / customer service skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly using own initiative and as part of the wider multi agency team.
  • Effective planning and organisational skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail - ability to work to tight deadlines.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.