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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.

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.

The firm seeks someone who can demonstrate:

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

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.