The Legal Services Department for Gloucestershire Constabulary is offering an exciting opportunity to become part of a valued team, providing legal services to the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire and officers, staff and volunteers working on his behalf. The team provides legal advice on a broad range of legal issues to the whole organisation.
We are looking for an individual who can offer an outstanding service in providing legal advice and representation mainly on civil litigation, including personal injury, malfeasance and inquests. As part of a team of lawyers, the successful candidate's principal responsibility will be to advise on liability and respond to claims brought against the Chief Constable.
Otherwise assisting within the Legal Services Department will mean working across a broad range of legal areas, which includes civil preventative orders (e.g. DVPOs), public law challenges, regulatory law, information law, family law and operational policing matters - helping to shape the policies and practices that form the operational policing approach., Please note this is a permanent full time (37 hours per week) role. Flexible working is available. The role will be based in Police Headquarters at Waterwells, but home-working in part is available.
Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview. If you require help and support with your application, you can register your interest with Better Together - Gloucestershire Constabulary (tal.net)
Candidates applying for Gloucestershire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
This is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will need to be resilient, adaptable in their approach to case management, have the ability to take ownership and initiative, as well as demonstrate a willingness to learn. Being highly organised, working with minimum supervision and the ability to meet tight deadlines are crucial for this role. Equally important is a proactive approach that demonstrates a high level of performance and service delivery.
Candidates should have demonstrable experience in at least one or more of the following areas: Civil Litigation, Human Rights Law, Police Operational Law, Judicial Review, Employment Law or Police Misconduct.
Previous advocacy experience is required.
Candidate applications must confirm admission to the Law Society or Bar, or membership of the Fellowship of CILEx, as appropriate.