Legal advisor needed in Exeter £24.91ph ref 363099
Will be expected to work 2 days from the office as a minimum.
Legal Advisors operate within the three teams that exist within the Legal Services Department; Litigation, Operations and Vulnerability. The skillset required within each area is commensurate with the level of work across the entire remit of the role. Each Legal Advisor will primarily work within one of the three teams but will be required to undertake work in the other areas when necessary, according to business need.
Ideal qualifications -
- LLB (Hons) degree to second standard (or another degree to upper second standard if CPE has been passed with commendation).
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CFILEX.
Desirable experience
- Experience of handling contentious matters generally.
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legal principles, legislation, case law, legal systems and police law, ,
- Ability to manage a considerable and diverse caseload providing clear advice.
- Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment and to be able to offer flexibility and advice within time constraints.
- Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to liaise and influence at all levels, internal and external.
- Research and investigative skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
- IT literate with the ability to navigate specialist databases and systems