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Criminal Law Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • A well-established law firm is seeking a Solicitor to join its National Police team within the renowned Regulatory Department.
  • The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in advocacy, particularly in drafting and presenting cases in court.
  • The role involves managing a caseload of approximately 100 civil protective orders and requires daily attendance at court hearings across various locations.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, with additional benefits including healthcare cover, a pension plan, and professional development opportunities.
  • Candidates must undergo successful Police Vetting clearance as part of the employment requirements.

Exciting Opportunity: SolicitorĀ 

A well-established law firm with a renowned Regulatory Department is searching for driven legal professionals to join its highly regarded National Police team. This department is one of the largest in the country, widely recognised for its expertise and excellence in legal services across sectors including health, public, corporate and individual clients.

About the Role

This is primarily an advocacy-focused position, with regular (often daily) attendance at court hearings required. The role involves advising, preparing and presenting civil protective orders in Magistratesā€™ Courts. These include Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions and closure orders.

Our busy courts include Sussex, Guildford, Essex, Ipswich and Staines, so you must be willing and able to travel for 9:30 am court appearances.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a caseload of approximately 100 civil protective orders in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Drafting all paperwork for civil order applications, maintaining accurate records and managing administration and diary schedules
  • Handling shared inboxes and providing ad hoc advice or support when team members are unavailable
  • Presenting cases in Magistratesā€™ Courts (and Crown Court if you hold Higher Rights) on a daily basis
  • Engaging with clients, respondents, defence solicitors, police officers and counsel
  • Achieving financial and chargeable targets while maintaining accurate time recording

About You:

You will have a genuine interest in regulatory and advocacy work, along with the following skills and qualities:

  • Experience drafting and presenting cases in court, with strong advocacy skills (or a willingness to develop them)
  • Self-motivated and well-organised with excellent time management skills
  • Exceptional communication and IT skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to travel as required
  • Experience in advocacy within the Magistratesā€™ Court (desirable)
  • Prior experience advising or acting on behalf of police forces (desirable)

Additional Requirements:Ā 

Employment is subject to successful Police Vetting clearance, which includes residency criteria compliance.

Why Join Us?

This firm prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture, with a commitment to equality and diversity. Benefits include:

  • Competitive annual leave and hybrid working options
  • Healthcare cover, pension plan and life insurance (4x salary)
  • Access to professional development opportunities and a cycle-to-work scheme
  • Recognition programs and a range of discounts on services

How to Apply:

  • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
  • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal

We look forward to hearing from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.