Junior Lawyer (Maidstone)

Essex & Kent Police; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex & Kent Police is seeking a Junior Lawyer based at Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone. The role involves advising on Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders (DAPOs) and processing civil orders on behalf of the Chief Constable of Kent.

The successful candidate must have at least 12 months' experience in a legal environment and hold a legal qualification relevant to the role. A driving licence and own transport are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a legal environment.
• Educated to A Level, College or University standard and possess a legal qualification.
• Experience with Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders (DAPOs) and civil orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advice on DAPOs and civil orders for the Chief Constable of Kent.
• Manage a personal caseload including licensing, civil injunctions and other civil orders.
• Contribute to police policies and procedures as needed.
• Hold a valid driving license and own transport to fulfil duties.

Skills

Legal experience

DAPO advisory

Education

A Level/College/University standard

Legal qualification

Job description

Location of Role: Maidstone

Advert Closing Date: 04/11/2026

Starting Salary: £43,320.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Department for a permanent position as a Junior Lawyer based at Kent Police Headquarters. The post holder will be responsible, amongst other work, for advising on Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders (DAPOS) and the processing of civil orders on behalf of the Chief Constable of Kent.

The post holder must be educated to an A Level, College or University standard and possess a legal qualification relevant to the role. It is essential that the post holder has a minimum of 12 months previous experience in a legal environment.

In addition, the post holder will be required to manage a personal case load which includes other areas of work such as licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders that the Legal Services Department process.

A knowledge of police policies and procedures would be beneficial.

Your own transport and a valid driving license are essential to this role.

This opportunity would suit a highly-motivated and dynamic individual who can bring their wide experience to a challenging environment.

If you require any further information on the role, please contact Sarah Hobbs on 01622 652023.

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £49,167.00.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you're from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn't apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.