Weightmans
Police Litigation & Court Advocacy Solicitor
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Protect vulnerable people and create safer communities, one civil order at a time.
We are currently looking for a motivated Solicitor to join our nationally recognised police team, acting for police forces on a range of civil protective orders and advising on operational matters that make a real difference to public safety.
Every application you prepare and present has a real-world outcome: successful civil protective orders mean victims are protected, risks are reduced, and police forces can act quickly to prevent further harm.
This is fast-paced, meaningful legal work where your skills translate directly into public protection. You’ll manage your own caseload from preparation through to hearing, working closely with police clients and counsel, and developing specialist expertise in civil protective orders.
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The is a remote-first role, with in person hearings primarily in Brighton with occasional travel as required.
What you will be doing
You will take ownership of a high-volume caseload of civil protective order applications, including Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs), Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs), and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs).
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Managing cases end-to-end, from drafting applications, through to court hearings
- Preparing high-quality bundles and progressing urgent matters efficiently
- Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court and liaising with counsel where appropriate
- Providing practical operational advice to police clients
- Collaborating with the wider team to maintain smooth shared workflows
- Maintaining clear case management, diary control, and time recording
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