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Solicitor

IPS Group
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A national law firm is seeking a Court Advocate/Specialist to join its police team in Sussex, with a salary of up to £55,000.
  • The role involves advising, preparing, and presenting cases in Sussex Magistrates’ and County Courts, primarily in Brighton.
  • Candidates should have previous experience handling work in the Magistrates’ and/or County Court and must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
  • The position offers hybrid/remote working options and requires effective case management and advocacy skills.
  • Interested applicants should submit a recent CV to be considered for this opportunity.
COURT ADVOCATE/SPECIALIST – SUSSEX – TO £55000National law firm Is looking for lawyers to join its national police team delivering cases in Sussex Magistrates’ and County Courts.  Role OverviewYou will be working for a major law firm supporting the local police constabulary.  You will work presenting cases heard in courts in Sussex, primarily Brighton.  Duties include:
  • Advising, preparing and presenting cases in the Magistrates’ Court including Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour injunctions and closure orders.
  • To effectively manage family disclosure and Police Property Act cases.
  • You will be responsible for the running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court and witnesses.  Opening  files and drafting all paperwork for the civil order applications.  You will be responsible for your own management information data input completion, administration and diary keeping.
  • Advocacy, mainly at Magistrates Court.
Candidate ProfileThe firm is seeking someone who can demonstrate the following:
  • Previous experience handling work in the Magistrates’ and/or Count Court. 
  • Confident advocate.
  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
What's on offer?You will join the largest team dedicated to supporting the police service in the country.  The firm is a top 40 UK law firm with a strong presence throughout the UK.   
  • Hybrid/remote working available.
  • Salary up to £55000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
  • You can be based out of any of the firms offices, but time will be split working remotely, in the office and in Suffolk courts.
Apply NowTo be considered for this role please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible.  Full job description available.

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