YS477 Operational Lawyer **External**

West Yorkshire Police, St Johns, Wakefield

YS477 Operational Lawyer **External**

£65568

West Yorkshire Police, St Johns, Wakefield

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 27 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1fd921eb32b244f191d2b4010c303ca1

Full Job Description

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed. Shift Allowance No Shift Allowance

We are looking for a qualified legal executive, solicitor or barrister who has experience in criminal and/or civil litigation to join an established team of 25 people. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for providing advice, preparing and presenting civil order applications in the Magistrates' Court, in particular applications made under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to travel and work flexibly throughout the region.

This post is permanent, full time (37 hours per week), and suitable for job share. We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Hybrid working (Agile working following an initial period of supervision/training).
  • Generous annual leave allowance plus statutory Bank Holidays.
  • Flexi time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week.
  • Access to a range of Occupational Health facilities.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Service (accessible 24/7).