Trainee Legal Adviser

Trainee Legal Adviser

HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Full Time 25827 - 31265 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

The role of a Trainee legal adviser is pivotal to the smooth running of the Magistrates’ court. Magistrates are volunteers with no previous legal experience from the from the local community and sit on a voluntary basis. As Magistrates do not have a legal background, once trained as a legal adviser you will be required to sit in court with them to advise on legal points, practice and procedure and assist with the formulation and drafting of their reasons.

As a Trainee legal adviser, you will commence a training programme designed to enable you to act as legal adviser to the Magistrates and District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in accordance with legislation and the Criminal and Family Practice Directions.

When training has been completed, 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 you are considering will enable you to make a positive difference to your community and your society.

Please click to apply and to find all details of the application process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,827.00-£31,265.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 73040

Trainee Legal Adviser
HM Courts & Tribunals Service

www.gov.uk
London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
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