Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location These positions are based at Cannock Magistrates Cannock, WS11 1AT and Newcastle Under Lyme Magistrates Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2DT About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description Trainee Legal Adviser The role of the legal adviser is vital to the smooth running of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and is a highly rewarding position within our organisation. Youll be surrounded by learning opportunities every day, so if you have a passion for law, this could be the right role for you. Youre an excellent communicator with the ability to inspire confidence in everyone you work with and the self-assurance to speak in court. Youve passed the academic stage of qualification to become a barrister or solicitor in England or Wales, or youre a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. Youre enthusiastic about the responsibility that comes with being on the front line of the justice system. And now you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive difference to society and the communities we live in. Our work at HMCTS is vitally important to the smooth running of a fair, accessible and efficient justice system, as we are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Right now, were looking for trainee legal advisers to join our exceptional legal team and develop the skills to provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure, and assist with the formulation and drafting of the reasons behind their judgments. Learn new legal skills as you develop your career When you join us as a trainee legal adviser, youll quickly discover that this isnt your normal 9 to 5 role, as no two days are the same. Youll learn new skills every day as you work at pace in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and help to keep the courts running smoothly and efficiently. Working on everything from minor motoring offences to serious crimes, youll be supported and mentored throughout your two-year training period. Once youve completed this, youll then have the opportunity to further develop your legal career within HMCTS. Work as the qualified, professional face of the courts Rather than acting for a client youll be offering impartial and objective legal advice, so youll need to be passionate about the law and the issues that must be considered when magistrates are delivering judgments and sentences. Helping to conduct case management hearings will be another key part of your role, as will liaising with outside agencies who are involved in specialist court work. Once youre qualified, youll act as the professional face of the court, so well expect you to work with integrity, empathy and understanding, and ensure that everyone who attends is treated with humanity and respect at all times. Apply all your skills as you increase your knowledge of the law In addition to your academic qualifications and excellent communication skills, youll be committed to increasing and maintaining your knowledge of the law. Open, approachable, professional and supportive, well expect you to have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet in a busy court. Important decisions will be made, and these can have a profound effect on the people who come to court, so youll be confident, impartial and capable of considering a wide range of risks and implications. Flexible and adaptable, and with a high degree of personal responsibility, there are times when youll be faced with challenging situations. With this in mind youll be resilient and remain calm under pressure and have a diplomatic and tactful approach to everyone you work with. This is an office based/court based frontline role. Y oull be allocated to your work base location that has been agreed between yourself and line manager as part of the recruitment process. Youll be expected to spend the duration of your training at your agreed base location to fulfil the demands of the training and the business needs in that location. All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed so youll undergo a vetting process if your application is successful. Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with our range of benefits When you join us, youll be making an important contribution to HM Courts and Tribunals Service but how will we help you in return? In addition to a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service pension, well support your development with training opportunities to help you advance your career with us. We also understand the importance of a healthy work/life balance and with this in mind we offer flexible working schemes, paid maternity and paternity leave and excellent childcare benefits. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so youll always know youre welcome and valued. We have strong and proactive staff networks, reasonable adjustments for those who need them and diversity talent programmes to help everyone, irrespective of their background, to achieve their potential. If this sounds like you, use our online application form to apply for the role of the trainee legal adviser. If you have any queries about the role, then please contact: HQlegaljustice.gov.uk Visit our microsite: https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/trainee-legal-adviser/ to view our attraction pack and see what our legal advisers have to say about the role. Person specification Please refer to Job Description Qualifications At the time of application you must be in the process of completing or have completed and passed the academic stage of qualification to become a barrister in England and Wales, or a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or CILEX Lawyer by virtue of (i) having passed the necessary examinations; (example of which are listed below) (ii) having been granted an exemption in relation to the necessary examinations (example of which are listed below) by the appropriate examining body; or (iii) any combination of the two. The Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors, or BOTH the SQE1 and SQE2 stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam; or The Bar Training Course; or equivalent for Barristers; or The CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice; or The CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma; or equivalent for Graduate Membership of CILEx. You can apply for this role whilst you are completing the final academic stage of qualification but must be able to evidence your final certification at the point of an offer being made, to be able to proceed to appointment. If you are unable to evidence the correct certification at the point of offer, you will be removed from the process. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Working Together Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of £32,827, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £9,509 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Telephone : 0845 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. 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