Legal Executive (Maternity Cover) (Headquarters, Chelmsford)
Location of Role: Chelmsford
Advert Closing Date: 24/02/2025
Starting Salary: £40,890.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time and Part Time Hours Available
Contract Type: Secondment/fixed-term
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Domestic Violence Protection Order (“DVPO”) Unit based at Essex Police Headquarters in Chelmsford, as a Legal Executive for a period of one year (maternity cover).
Full and part-time working arrangements will be considered, working hours will be negotiated with the successful candidates.
Under the supervision of the Legal Department, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of DVPO applications and breach proceedings to the magistrates’ courts 5 days per week (Monday to Friday). You will also provide legal advice, guidance, and support in relation to all aspects of DVPOs. Work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays is required on occasion, for which appropriate allowances will be paid.
You will also be required to support and assist the legal team with the progress of other civil applications and investigation of all legal claims made by or against the Chief Constable by taking statements, gathering evidence, drafting court forms, preparing written reports, and progressing case files.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the following in their application:
* Experience of dealing with courts and legal processes, procedures, and evidence.
* Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills are essential as you will be required to present cases at court, negotiate with solicitors, liaise with victims, and provide advice and guidance to police staff and officers of all ranks.
* Evidence of the ability to take in information quickly and accurately, weighing up the pros and cons of possible actions, using only relevant information and precedents before making appropriate, professional decisions that are proportionate and in the public interest.
This opportunity would suit a highly self-motivated and organised individual who can remain calm and professional under pressure and who is committed to providing the best service to the public. You are required to have qualified membership of the Institute of Legal Executives.
Essex Police offers incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £43,920.00.
Your application for this role will be shortlisted based on the content you provide within the “reason for application” question in the application form. CVs, covering letters, or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Within your “reason for application” answer, please refer to any experience, skills, and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for this role, based on the role criteria stated in the job advert or job description. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria; however, please note this question is limited to 9000 characters.
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.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.
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:
* Members of a European Economic Area (EEA) state who hold settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
* Commonwealth citizens or foreign nationals (who are not British citizens or European Economic Area (EEA) state members) who have leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an indefinite period that is free from restrictions.
All applicants (except those who have been serving abroad with the British Armed Forces) must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.
Essex Police and Kent Police are equal opportunities employers. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, we:
* have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation
* are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police, we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities, and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.
Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team, and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice where everyone feels included.
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