Legal Executive (Maidstone, Headquarters)

Essex & Kent Police; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A police department in the UK is seeking a Legal Executive for a permanent position in Maidstone. The candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload, advocating in the Magistrates' Court, and ensuring the processing of Domestic Violence Protection Orders. Applicants should have a legal qualification and experience in civil law, along with a valid driving licence. This full-time role requires knowledge of police policies and will not involve weekend/evening work. Attractive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Legal Executive or equivalent legal qualification required.
• Preferably experience advocating in the Magistrates' Court.
• Valid driving licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate in the Magistrates' Court on behalf of the Chief Constable of Kent Police to seek DVPOs.
• Manage a personal caseload covering licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders.
• Attend court on Saturdays as part of a rota arrangement.

Skills

Advocating in the Magistrates' Court

Knowledge of police policies and procedures

Case management

Education

Legal Executive or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Location of Role: Maidstone

Advert Closing Date: 16/12/2025

Starting Salary: £41,856.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Department for a permanent position as a Legal Executive at Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone. The post holder will manage a personal case load including licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders processed by the department, and will oversee the processing and presentation of applications for Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO).

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate in the Magistrates' Court on behalf of the Chief Constable of Kent Police to seek DVPOs.
• Manage a personal caseload covering licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders.
• Attend court on Saturdays as part of a rota arrangement.
• Maintain knowledge of police policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Legal Executive or equivalent legal qualification.
• Preferably experience advocating in the Magistrates' Court.
• Valid driving licence and own transport required.

EEO Statement

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. We provide adjustments to the application process and work environment where reasonable. All posts require vetting and security clearance. Residents of the UK who have lived continuously for the last three years and are free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain are eligible.