Solicitor-Operations

Solicitor Operations
Legal Services
Grade – G – H (dependent on experience) - £45,147 - £58,455
Permanent
Force Headquarters – Liverpool – Merseyside

Merseyside Police

Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work we take pride in everything we do.

The best-performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy is simply to put the communities of Merseyside first.

We have a strong focus on continuous improvement in the areas we’re passionate about: ending Violence Against Women & Girls; tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines; strengthening our approach to Diversity & Inclusion; building trust & confidence through Community Engagement.

We are a friendly employer with a passion for investing in our people and creating conditions for you to thrive and be your best self.

We have an exciting and challenging role to offer to qualified solicitors.
You will be an either an experienced lawyer or newly qualified solicitor with a desire to make a real difference to the communities of Merseyside.
The Legal Services Department provides legal advice and representation to the Chief Constable and includes operational advice and orders and commercial law.
You will be a committed team player and provide our in-house clients with an excellent service in a demanding environment. You will have excellent communication and analytical skills, be able to manage a full, varied, caseload and undertake advocacy at the appropriate level. You will also provide ad hoc advice across the Organisation as required.
Sound judgement, good organisation working habits and a can-do attitude with a flexible approach is essential. A proven track record of handling varied and sensitive matters along with an understanding of the requirements of a Police Organisation and Insurers is desirable.
This unique role will join our Operations team who provide real time advice to officers and staff across the full range of operational policing areas such as the use of police powers, Proceeds of Crime Act applications, use of Civil Preventative Orders to protect the public from Domestic Violence Modern Slavery, Anti-Social behaviour, Stalking and Sexual Offences and. Ideally you will have advocacy experience, preferably in the magistrates in respect of civil applications.
If you are an excellent team player and would like the opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive, and intellectually challenging environment this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

In the section of the online application where you are asked to attach supporting evidence, please attach/upload a copy of your current CV outlining your relevant career history and achievements to date, detailing any gaps in your history. Please also attach/upload a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

The job description and our leadership framework are attached for reference and will be used throughout the selection process to assess suitability for the role - it is therefore advisable to review prior to submitting your application.

Click here for full job description

Click here for the Leadership Framework

Benefits

At Merseyside Police we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
Flexible working opportunities 7am – 19:00 – (must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us at Outreach@merseyside.police.uk