Corporate Services Division

The Corporate Support and Communications Section manages the Office's corporate affairs and strategic communications.

Key responsibilities include the management of Parliamentary Questions (PQs), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) queries, the Annual Report, Statement of Strategy and other corporate reporting requirements, as well promoting clear, consistent and transparent engagement with both internal and external audiences.

The Section also provides administrative support to the Management Board including the Chief State Solicitor.

The Finance Section manages the CSSO's finances and ensures that effective financial controls are in place. Payroll and travel & subsistence are managed by the Department of Finance's Payroll Shared Services Centre.

The Human Resources Section is responsible for the development and implementation of progressive HR practice in the CSSO. The Learning and Development Unit supports the continuing professional development of CSSO staff, through the provision of external education and training opportunities and in-house legal CPD events.

The ICT Section is responsible for the management, development and maintenance of the CSSO's hardware and software systems, including its case management, office productivity and communications systems.

The Knowledge and Information Service provides library, information, knowledge and legal research services to CSSO staff. The Service provides legal staff with access to a wide range of online legal information resources, delivers information and knowledge skills training, and manages the CSSO's intranet and website.

The Office Services Section is responsible for the management of premises and facilities, health and safety, and also provides a range of support services to CSSO staff.

The Records and Registry Section is responsible for the management of the CSSO's paper and electronic files and for records management policy and compliance.

The Regulation and Compliance Section is responsible for ensuring that the CSSO's business practices are in compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations.

The Strategic Legal Support Section provides administrative support to the Office's legal teams in the efficient and effective delivery of legal services.