Procurator Fiscal Depute

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 262355**Salary**:

- £52,355 - £65,276-
**Job grade**:

- Grade 7- Band F**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Legal Services**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- WickAbout the job

**Job summary**:
**About COPFS**
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police.

Working in public services is a rewarding way to make a difference to the people of Scotland. COPFS is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment which reflects the diversity of the society we serve.

There is a role available within our Local Court function carrying out Case Marking, and Summary and Sheriff & Jury court appearances.

COPFS actively encourage career development and progression and there will be opportunities to carry out other roles within the Service.

**Job description**:
**The Individual**
As a Procurator Fiscal Depute you will play a key role in the criminal justice system. You will take decisions on criminal proceedings, court proceedings and work closely with the police and other criminal justice partners to improve the efficient delivery of justice for local communities.

This is a unique role where you will be acting in the public interest as one of the Lord Advocate’s local representatives, requiring common sense, good judgement and decision making, flexibility, legal and advocacy skills, and a sound knowledge of the criminal law system in Scotland. Whilst you may be asked to undertake a variety of duties within COPFS, the main essence of the role is to mark cases, prepare and present cases effectively in court and deal sensitively and appropriately with victims and witnesses.

You must be passionate about always serving the public interest; confident in making complex decisions, based on independent assessment of all the available evidence; and enthusiastic about public service and meeting the needs of victims and witnesses.

**Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role.**

**Person specification**:
**Essential Criteria**

**Desirable Criteria**
Full clean UK driving licence.

**Benefits**:
**To support those who work for us, we offer generous benefits and rewards**
- Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, of 27% of your pay.
- 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
- Flexible working hours and Family friendly approach to work
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
- Employees Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and internal inclusion networks
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Learning and development opportunities

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**Selection process details**:
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**Additional Information**

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and that selection will be competency based.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has ongoing measures and guidance in its response to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and would like to advise applicants that a decision has been taken that all interviews and any other discussions in the process will be conducted in a virtual/remote setting.

In order to facilitate this way of working, COPFS asks all applicants to ensure that they have a suitable space to participate in the virtual interview and discussions as well as access to a personal device of choice by which you can undertake the interview/assessment if selected. Please ensure that your personal Wi-Fi/Broadband capacity will be sufficient to carry both audio and video.

Please note that COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

COPFS must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity, and history verification rules.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.**Security**:
- People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.**Nationality requirements**:
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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