Lawyer
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12/06/2022, 23:55
The Legal Services Directorate of Avon and Somerset Constabulary is offering an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who has a real interest in pursuing a career in an in-house police legal team.
The team provides legal advice on a broad range of legal issues to the whole organisation including employment matters, civil litigation, civil injunctions and inquests. Applications are invited from all legal backgrounds as experience of policing, whilst advantageous, is not required.
We are looking for an individual who can offer an outstanding service across a broad range of legal work, which includes handling cases of national interest and importance.
We are a team which favours a strong skillset and enthusiasm over experience and you will be provided with the appropriate support to enable you to expand your existing knowledge, skills and experience. If you are eager to take the next step in your career and work in an inclusive environment, in a developing area of law where no one day is the same, we would welcome your application.
This role is being advertised for a Level 1 Lawyer (NQ and above), however candidates for Lawyers Level 2 and 3 will be considered for the right candidate based upon the relevant criteria. The salary will be dependent on your level of entry and currently ranges £34,578 - £45,996 per annum. This is due to rise to £35,307 - £46,962 per annum.
Please see attached role profiles for further information on each role. Please make clear within your application whether you are seeking the position of a Level 1, 2 or 3 and how you meet the criteria. This will be assessed at the interview stage.
In this role, your main responsibilities are likely to include:
- Investigating and case-managing pre-action and litigated civil claims
- Providing legal advice and guidance on relevant civil matters identifying legal and reputational risk
- Representing the client at Court hearings, Tribunals and within mediation and settlement meetings
- Assisting the Senior Lawyers and Senior Leadership Team in the provision of legal advice and guidance
Skills, Experience and Qualifications required:
- You will need to be a qualified solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with rights of audience in England and Wales
- Experience in at least one or more of the following areas: Civil Litigation, Employment, Human Rights, Police Operational Law, Judicial Review and Police Misconduct
- Ability to act under pressure and respond quickly to changing and conflicting demands
- Demonstrate being able to work as part of a team, an eagerness to learn and develop and a broad range of legal skill
- Ability to supervise and provide training within the team and to wider clients (applies only to Lawyer Level 2 and 3)
Salary details:
Police Lawyer - Level 1 is graded PO2-5 (£34,578pa - £37,281pa)
Police Lawyer - Level 2 is graded PO6-9 (£38,376pa - £41,718pa)
Police Lawyer – Level 3 is graded PO10-13 (£42,783pa - £45,996pa)
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
Interviews to be held:- Week commencing 20th June 2022.
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Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
- National Insurance Number
- Identification Detail e.g. passport
- Address information including proof
- Referee information
- Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
- Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants
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