Police Solicitor Advocate

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About Your New Role

At Weightmans, we are seeking a skilled and experienced solicitor or barrister to join our National Police team as a specialist practitioner. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for representing the police service in various legal matters, including civil protective orders and advocacy in the Magistrates' Court.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Act on behalf of various police forces, protecting their interests and managing a caseload of civil protective order applications.
  • Represent police forces and advocate in disclosure applications to the Family court.
  • Present cases in the Magistrates' and County courts.
  • Provide face-to-face training to groups of police officers.
  • Assist the Team Manager and other team members with their cases, client development, client training, networking, and public speaking.
  • Liaise with various parties, including other solicitors, experts, counsel, and clients.
  • Control Case Manager diary and action lists.
  • Attend court hearings as appropriate.
  • Draft various documents, including court applications.
  • Satisfy standards of client care and compliance with SLAs in accordance with guidelines and directions.
  • Complete Client MI procedures.
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
  • Comply with relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Keep up to date with legal developments.
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.

About You

We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong advocacy skills, excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. You should have experience of drafting and presenting cases in Court, and be willing to learn new areas of law. A flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel are essential. Experience of advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and advising and acting on behalf of police forces are desirable.



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