Legal Advisor

2 months ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Legal Advisor to join Devon & Cornwall Police Force.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional legal services and are looking for a role that offers career development and a friendly working environment, then this is the perfect job for you.

As a Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for offering tactical and strategic advice on a wide range of legal issues and managing caseloads. You will handle contentious matters, collaborate with different teams, and provide general advice to officers and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a LLB (Hons) degree, be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister, and have experience handling contentious matters.

Job Title: Legal Advisor

Location: Cornwall County Police Headquarters, Plymouth

Contract Details: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £24.91 per hour

About Our Client:

Our client, a prestigious organisation in the legal sector, is seeking a talented Legal Advisor to join their dynamic and highly skilled legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned organisation that values professionalism, excellence, and career development.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive hourly rate
Professional development opportunities
Friendly and supportive working environment

Responsibilities:

Provide a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constables, officers, and staff of our client's organisation, as well as the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners
Offer tactical and strategic advice on a wide range of legal issues

Collaborate with the three teams within the Legal Services Department: Litigation, Operations, and Vulnerability

Manage caseloads and provide proactive legal advice at a tactical and strategic level
Handle contentious matters, including civil claims, employment tribunals, inquests, and judicial review applications
Support operational cases, such as police officer misconduct cases, commercial and disclosure advice, and applications for legal proceedings
Work on civil preventative orders, collaborating with partner agencies to obtain necessary orders
Oversee the provision of general advice to officers and staff through the 'duty advice scheme' and review advice drafted by Paralegals

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

LLB (Hons) degree to second standard, or another degree to upper second standard with commendation if CPE has been passed
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX
Experience handling contentious matters
Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, legislation, case law, legal systems, and police law
Ability to manage a diverse caseload and provide clear advice
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail and research skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
IT literate with the ability to navigate specialist databases and systems

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

Previous experience in a similar legal advisory role
Demonstrated ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances
Familiarity with relevant technologies and case management systems

How to apply:

If you are a qualified Legal Advisor with a passion for providing exceptional legal services, please submit your application, including your CV

Note: Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note, the information provided in this job advertisement is intended to be a general overview of the position and does not include all the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Adecco is a disability- confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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