Paralegal Officers

Paralegal officers play a vital role in assisting Crown prosecutors with casework preparation and management.  Typically they:

• Read and research cases and make recommendations to prosecutors on information required and charges to be bought
• Assist prosecutors in case planning by ensuring that all relevant case material is at court ready for the hearing
• Deal with correspondence and complex casework enquiries
• Liaise with counsel, witnesses, police and court staff including attending case conferences and providing care and support to witnesses and victims
• Assess and calculate professional fees
• Maintain relevant case notes and monitor case progress.