Legal Executive - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Kent Police and Essex Police

Kent Police and Essex Police

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location of Role:
Maidstone

Advert Closing Date: 09/08/2023

Salary Range:
£35,841.00 to £40, pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working:
Yes

Starting salary will increase to £38,350 to £43,524 from September 2023*An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Department for a permanent position as a Legal Executive in the Legal Services Department at Kent Police Coldharbour Police Complex, London Road, Maidstone.

The objective of DVPO's is to enhance the protection of victims and allow better management of perpetrators.

There is a need for a qualified Legal Executive, or an equivalent legal qualification, who will be required to act as an advocates in the Magistrates' Court, on behalf of the Chief Constable of Kent Police, to seek such DVPO's.

In addition, the post holder will be required to manage a personal case load which includes other areas of work such as licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders that the Legal Services Department process.

You should be a Legal Executive or have an equivalent legal qualification, with advocacy experience, preferably in the Magistrates' Court and have previous experience of working in an internal police legal department.

A knowledge of police policies and procedures would be beneficial.

Your own transport and a valid driving license are essential to this role.

This opportunity would suit a highly-motivated and dynamic individual who can bring their wide experience to a challenging environment.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other states in the European Economic Area.

If you are a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must be a resident in the UK free of restrictions and with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

All applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

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