1423 - Legal Team Manager (Tier 3) - Greater Manchester - Crime

Magistrates' Courts deal with approximately 95% of criminal cases, 70% of civil cases, and 60% of family cases. Dealing with cases justly and speedily, and in ways that meet the needs of our court users, is at the heart of what we do. The role of a Legal Adviser is pivotal to the smooth running of the court. As a Legal Adviser to magistrates, you are responsible for ensuring that those attending court, whether as defendant, victim or witness are treated with humanity and respect. Good legal knowledge and the ability to communicate that clearly to magistrates and court users is vital to the courts ability to deal with cases justly. Success in the role will enable you to make a positive difference to your community and your society. We are here to ensure everyone in need of our courts and tribunals receives a service that suits their needs. Your role as the Tier 3 Legal Team Manager encompasses several key aspects (but not limited to):

• First line management responsibility for managing a legal team.
• Full responsibility for the professional development of the members of their legal team to include pro-active management of the Legal Adviser Career Structure in the context of the wider organisation and across various legal jurisdictions.
• Ensuring that continuous improvement activity is undertaken by each team member to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Working with other managers to ensure the achievement of business and performance objectives.
Please ensure that you read the attached role profile for a full overview of the main activities, responsibilities and essential skills required for this position before applying. Eligibility To be eligible for this position, all of the requirements to satisfy the roles, responsibilities and competences for a competent Legal Adviser must have been met and continue to be met. As such, Tier 1 Legal Advisers are free to apply if they can demonstrate the above. Application Process To apply for this role, you will be assessed on the following Civil Service 'Success Profile' Behaviors (Level 4):
• Developing Self and Others (Lead Behaviour)
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
In the event of a high number of applications, the panel may carry out an initial sift based on information from the Lead Behaviour. Interview If successful at sift, you will be invited to a formal interview which will be comprised of three parts: 1. Technical: Confirmation of your eligibility for this position, as outlined above. 2. Assessment of the following 'success profiles' Civil Service behaviours
• Developing Self and Others
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
1. Assessment of the 'success profiles' Civil Service Strengths which will not be shared in advance. Further details This is a full-time, People Legal Team Manager role in the Crime jurisdiction. Travel to courthouses within Greater Manchester may be required, subject to local agreement and in line with business needs.

We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans.