Job advert
Operational Lawyer
Grade I - £53, to £60,
37 Flexi hours
Permanent Contract
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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
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About the Opportunity
The Operational Lawyer will provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services (JLS). As a Solicitor, you will work collaboratively with a variety of clients, colleagues and other stakeholders to provide a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for both Staffordshire and West Midlands Police.
Your primary responsibilities will involve providing legal advice to both forces in respect of all operational policing matters and applying for a wide range of orders including; Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Violent Offender Orders, orders under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act, orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act, injunctions to prevent forced marriages, firearms licencing and alcohol licensing. You will be required to undertake advocacy to apply for these orders.
Role and Responsibilities
1. To advise and provide representation (including advocacy where required) in relation to legal proceedings and hearings before the relevant Courts
2. Advise on and apply for civil preventative orders
3. Work with external legal services (including Counsel) where necessary
4. Provide timely legal advice to all clients as required
5. Carry a complex case load providing advice and advocacy as required
6. Drafting legal documents
Experience and Qualifications
7. Professional legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
8. Experience of operational police orders in one or more of the following areas;
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: Thursday 25th September (midday)
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
9. Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
10. Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
11. Flexible / Agile Working
12. Sick pay scheme
13. Fostering friendly policy
14. Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
15. Access to health and wellbeing support
16. Eye care vouchers
17. On site Gyms
18. Staff associations
19. Reward and Recognition
20. Blue light Card
21. Flexible working options
22. Training and development opportunities
23. Car lease scheme
24. Cycle to work scheme
25. Free Parking at selected sites
26. Onsite catering facilities
27. Access to Staff Networks
28. Union support
29. Financial products and services