Part-Time Litigation Solicitor - Sheffield, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police

Description

The Legal Services Department provides legal advice and representation to both Humberside Police & South Yorkshire Police, as Solicitor/Senior Solicitor you will be responsible for:
Providing legal advice to the Chief Constable and the Police & Crime Commissioner.

Working with the PCC/Chief Executive to provide accurate legal advice in relation to finance/funding/insurance/litigation/risk concerning litigation and all satellite issues arising from claims.

Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with all members of the Force, to include managers, officers, staff and external agencies and external law firms to ensure the timely provision of legal advice.

Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive (Fellow).
Legal qualification to degree level or equivalent.

Detailed knowledge and advocacy skills of law and practice in at least one of the following areas: civil law.

Detailed Knowledge and experience of litigation and an understanding of ECHR, Civil Procedure Rules.
Experience in the conduct of report writing to include provision of financial reserves.
Ability to manage a diverse caseload which is high risk and complex, providing clear and legally sound advice.
Ability to use professional judgement to make accurate decisions relating to legal matters. Manage the allocation of legal caseloads and staffing resource.
In accordance with financial and insurance regulations approve settlements within their approved amounts.
We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:
A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexi0time and hybrid working
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.

Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate.

Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.
This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.
Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid:
Applicable when thework can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.
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These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.


Diversity & Inclusion:
Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills.

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
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