Solicitor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Court Advocate/Specialist to join its national police team in Sussex. This role involves advising, preparing, and presenting cases in the Magistrates’ Court, including various protection orders and injunctions. The successful candidate will manage their own cases, liaise with clients and witnesses, and ensure all paperwork is completed accurately. The firm offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary up to £55,000, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for legal professionals looking to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in Magistrates’ and/or County Court is essential.
• Confident advocacy skills required for effective case presentation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and present cases in the Magistrates’ Court.
• Manage family disclosure and Police Property Act cases.

Skills

Advocacy

Case Management

Legal Research

Client Liaison

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Qualified Barrister

Job description

COURT ADVOCATE/SPECIALIST – SUSSEX – TO £55000
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:

1. 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.
2. Effectively managing family disclosure and Police Property Act cases.
3. Running your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court and witnesses. Opening files and drafting all paperwork for the civil order applications. Responsible for your own management information data input completion, administration and diary keeping.
4. Advocacy, mainly at Magistrates Court.

Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking someone who can demonstrate the following:

1. Previous experience handling work in the Magistrates’ and/or County Court.
2. Confident advocate.
3. 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.

1. Hybrid/remote working available.
2. Salary up to £55000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
3. You can be based out of any of the firm's offices, but time will be split working remotely, in the office and in Suffolk courts.

Apply Now
To be considered for this role please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible. Full job description available.