Service Care Solutions are looking for a Litigation Solicitor to work within the Gwent Police Force on a 10-month contract.

Location: Cwmbran (Hybrid)

Job role/responsibilities:
To act in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners, officers, and police staff generally of both Gwent and South Wales Police Forces.

• To provide legal advice and assistance to the Chief Constable and other Chief Officers and Police Authority.


• To advise and provide representation in relation to legal proceedings and hearings.


• To attend formal legal proceedings / hearings to represent the Force.


• To instruct counsel and attend conferences to ensure that relevant actions are planned and executed to protect the Force and Police Authority and in compliance with court requirements.


• To provide resilience for the Senior Solicitor and Head of Legal Services (Operational) in relation to all aspects and functions of the Legal Services department.


• To establish and develop working relationships with legal professionals employed by other Police Forces, including playing a full part in the work of the Association of Police Lawyers and to maintain working relationships with external bodies.


• To assist and make recommendations in the development of practice management standards.


• To design and deliver in-house training on appropriate topics as required / directed.

Education/Experience required:

• Must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate.


• Must have experience which includes making Court Applications, attendance at Court, complying with Court Directions/Orders, preparing witness statements, making decisions/recommendations in relation to liability, dealing with costs issues and briefing Counsel.


• Must have experience of providing legal advice to senior representatives or officers in an organisation.


• Must be able to draft bespoke and often complex documentation and be able to advise upon high profile issues through to conclusion.


• Must be an experienced advocate with proven negotiating and presentational skills.


• Have experience and a case management system.


• A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience or similar relevant experience (Desirable).

Knowledge/Skills required:

• Must have knowledge and experience in the conduct and management of matters in the following fields.


• Must be able to take on an existing workload and must be prepared to undergo vetting to management level.


• Must be comfortable with responding to fast changing requirements with minimal supervision, as well as providing legal advice and guidance at strategic and day to day levels.


• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Level 1 Welsh essential (training will be given).
  
  Welsh language skills Level 2 and above are desirable.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.

Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.