Overview
Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going. The role of the legal adviser is vital to the smooth running of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and is a highly rewarding position within our organisation. You’ll be surrounded by learning opportunities every day, so if you have a passion for law, this could be the right role for you.
You’re an excellent communicator with the ability to inspire confidence in everyone you work with and the self‑assurance to speak in court. You’ve passed the academic stage of qualification to become a barrister or solicitor in England or Wales, or you’re a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. You’re enthusiastic about the responsibility that comes with being on the front line of the justice system. And now you\'re ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive difference to society and the communities we live in.
Our work at HMCTS is vitally important to the smooth running of a fair, accessible and efficient justice system, as we are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Right now, we’re looking for trainee legal advisers to join our exceptional legal team and develop the skills to provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure, and assist with the formulation and drafting of the reasons behind their judgments.
Responsibilities
* Provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure, and assist with the formulation and drafting of the reasons behind judgments.
* Help conduct case management hearings and liaise with outside agencies involved in specialist court work.
* Upon qualification, act as the professional face of the court, working with integrity, empathy and understanding, and ensuring that attendees are treated with humanity and respect at all times.
* Apply legal knowledge to a range of cases, from minor offences to serious crimes, while maintaining high professional standards.
Development and Training
* As a trainee legal adviser, you will develop skills quickly in a fast-moving, fluid environment and receive mentoring throughout your two-year training period.
* Open to further developing your legal career within HMCTS after completing the training.
* Open, approachable, professional and supportive with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet in a busy court.
* Be resilient, calm under pressure, and maintain a diplomatic and tactful approach with colleagues and court users.
Working Arrangements
* This is an office-based/court-based frontline role. You’ll be allocated to a work base location agreed with your line manager as part of the recruitment process.
* You’ll be expected to spend the duration of your training at your agreed base location to fulfil the demands of the training and the business needs in that location.
* All employees must be security cleared before appointment; you’ll undergo a vetting process if your application is successful.
Benefits and Inclusion
* Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service pension.
* Training opportunities to help you advance your career within HMCTS.
* Flexible working schemes, paid maternity and paternity leave, and childcare benefits.
* A welcoming, inclusive environment with diverse networks and support for reasonable adjustments.
Your benefits with us: Upon successful completion of the full training and submission of your training portfolio (usually within two years), a Trainee legal adviser progresses to a SEO Tier 1 Legal adviser role (with a corresponding pay increase in line with the HMCTS Legal adviser Tier Progression Framework). You’ll have access to a variety of legal careers in HMCTS and beyond.
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