Meet our paralegal officers

My inspiration

The CPS is a supportive, inclusive and ever-developing organisation. It enables and encourages us to achieve goals and progress through our careers and it actively promotes a culture of recognition and opportunity. The CPS offers a flexible working environment, supported by a hybrid working policy, that’s been developed with staff views. Coming to work with the CPS doesn’t feel like a job, it feels like a privilege to be able to spend my day dedicated to delivering justice.

My typical day

As a paralegal officer, I have an allocated caseload and I'm responsible for preparing files, drafting applications and monitoring cases, working in partnership with prosecutors. A typical day involves helping run and maintain cases, ensuring deadlines are met, liaising with internal and external partners such as the police, defence firms and prosecuting counsel. I can also be deployed to court where I help counsel in the courtroom and am the representative for the CPS. I meet with victims and witnesses, and provide support. This role gives me an outlet for my passion to deliver high-quality service and care to vulnerable people in the hardest of times.

My background

Before the CPS I was a dog groomer. I have always been passionate about helping people through difficult times and wanted to support those going through the justice system. But I thought it was out of my reach.

When I saw the opportunity to apply to be an administration apprentice with the CPS, I was nervous but excited by the possibilities. Through CPS support and encouragement, I've received two promotions in under two years and am now a paralegal officer, studying towards a law and research qualification with CILEX.

My advice to anyone considering a career with the CPS

Don’t hesitate. I've really been welcomed into the CPS and supported to develop and thrive in the role from the start.