Solicitor
Job description
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Role Overview
You 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.
The 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.
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 office attendance is minimal with the team mainly communicating remotely.
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⭐ Highlight your Magistrates Court and County Court experience prominently as these are specifically mentioned requirements
📊 Quantify your advocacy experience: 'Presented 45+ cases in Magistrates Court with 89% success rate'
🌐 Emphasise any police law or public sector experience as this role specifically supports police constabulary
🎯 Showcase experience with protection orders (DVPO, SPO, SHPO) as these are core duties mentioned
🤝 Demonstrate case management skills including client liaison and witness coordination abilities
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- •Presented 35+ protection order applications in Magistrates Court achieving 92% success rate for DVPO and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders
- •Managed caseload of 40 police-related civil matters including Police Property Act cases and Anti-Social Behaviour injunctions
- •Coordinated with 15+ police constabulary clients monthly, maintaining 98% client satisfaction through effective case communication and witness liaison
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Dear Hiring Manager,
IPS Group's national police team represents exactly the specialised legal practice I want to develop, particularly your focus on protection orders and Magistrates Court advocacy in Sussex. My experience in criminal and civil court proceedings, combined with my advocacy skills, aligns perfectly with your requirements for handling Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders.
My background in court advocacy and case management has prepared me to effectively manage the diverse caseload you describe, from liaising with police constabulary clients to presenting complex protection order applications. I am particularly drawn to the hybrid working model and the opportunity to join the UK's largest police-supporting legal team.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What experience do you have presenting cases in Magistrates Court?
- ›How would you approach preparing a Domestic Violence Protection Order application?
- ›Describe your experience with Police Property Act cases
- ›What is your understanding of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders?
- ›How do you manage family disclosure in police-related cases?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to present a difficult case in court
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple stakeholders in a case
- ›How do you handle working remotely while maintaining client relationships?
- ›Give an example of when you had to work under tight court deadlines
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt your advocacy style for different audiences
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to present a difficult case in court
How do you handle working remotely while maintaining client relationships?