PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB: Legal Adviser LOCATION: Headquarters Remember only the information contained in this document is used to advertise, short list and for selection at interview. Any criterion included within either the essential or desirable elements must be objectively justifiable in order to avoid direct or indirect discrimination. Essential Desirable Ability to present cases / Legal experience within the Experience & Knowledge applications in the public sector and preferably Magistrates’ Skills & competencies and County Court (Advocacy) within the Police Service. required. E.g. Geographical knowledge Proven experience of civil and/or Experience of presenting of the area, familiarity with criminal law cases/applications in the certain legislation. and County Court Magistrates’ Proven experience of (Advocacy) commercial law matters. Ability to present cases in Experience of researching and courts/tribunals. interpreting complex areas of law. Ability to supervise and train others and monitor staff Experience of drafting Court performance. papers/documentation. Experience on interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements. Experience in briefing counsel. Relevant experience in a Solicitor’s office/Chambers dealing with commercial law and civil or commercial litigation since obtaining practising certificate or demonstrable experience. Educated to degree level in Willingness to undertake Education & Training law or a relevant subject or training/further training if General education Graduate member of CILEX required. Specialist training (or a demonstrable competence together with a willingness to undertake such training). Successfully passed Law Society Finals or Legal
PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB: Legal Adviser LOCATION: Headquarters Remember only the information contained in this document is used to advertise, short list and for selection at interview. Any criterion included within either the essential or desirable elements must be objectively justifiable in order to avoid direct or indirect discrimination. Essential Desirable Experience & Knowledge Skills & competencies required. E.g. Geographical knowledge of the area, familiarity with certain legislation. Ability to present cases / applications in the Magistrates’ and County Court (Advocacy) Proven experience of civil and/or criminal law Proven experience of commercial law matters. Experience of researching and interpreting complex areas of law. Experience of drafting Court papers/documentation. Experience on interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements. Experience in briefing counsel. Relevant experience in a Solicitor’s office/Chambers dealing with commercial law and civil or commercial litigation since obtaining practising certificate or demonstrable experience. Legal experience within the public sector and preferably within the Police Service. Experience of presenting cases/applications in the Magistrates’ and County Court (Advocacy) Ability to present cases in courts/tribunals. Ability to supervise and train others and monitor staff performance. Education & Training General education Specialist training Educated to degree level in law or a relevant subject or Graduate member of CILEX (or a demonstrable competence together with a willingness to undertake such training). Successfully passed Law Society Finals or Legal Willingness to undertake training/further training if required.