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COURT ADVOCATE/SPECIALIST – SUSSEX – TO £55000
National law firm Is looking for lawyers to join its national police team delivering cases in Sussex Magistrates’ and County Courts.
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.
Candidate Profile
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.
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.
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