Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed national law firm is seeking qualified lawyers to join its police team in Brighton. The role involves managing and presenting cases in the Magistrates’ Court while collaborating closely with local police. The position offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive environment dedicated to public service.

Benefits

Hybrid/remote working available

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Magistrates’ and/or County Court.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Experience handling cases related to Domestic Violence and Stalking Protection Orders.

Responsibilities

• Advising, preparing, and presenting cases in the Magistrates’ Court.
• Managing case files and liaising with clients, courts, and witnesses.
• Conducting advocacy mainly at the Magistrates Court.

Skills

Advocacy

Client Liaison

Case Management

Legal Drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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National law firm is looking for lawyers to join its national police team delivering cases in Sussex Magistrates’ and County Courts.

Role Overview

You will be working for a major law firm supporting the local police constabulary. You will work presenting cases heard in courts in Sussex, primarily Brighton. Duties include:

• Advising, preparing, and presenting cases in the Magistrates’ Court including Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour injunctions, and closure orders.
• Effectively managing family disclosure and Police Property Act cases.
• Running your cases, liaising with clients, opponents, courts, and witnesses. Opening files and drafting all paperwork for civil order applications. Managing information data input, administration, and diary keeping.
• Advocacy, mainly at Magistrates Court.

Candidate Profile

The firm seeks someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience handling work in Magistrates’ and/or County Court.
• Confident advocate.
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.

What’s on offer?

You will join the largest team dedicated to supporting the police service in the country. The firm is a top 40 UK law firm with a strong presence throughout the UK.

• Hybrid/remote working available.
• Salary up to £55,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• You can be based out of any of the firm’s offices, but time in the office is minimal with the team mainly communicating remotely.