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About the Role

The role of the legal adviser is vital to the smooth running of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and is a highly rewarding position within our organisation. You’ll be surrounded by learning opportunities every day, so if you have a passion for law, this could be the right role for you. HMCTS is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. We are looking for trainee legal advisers to join our exceptional legal team and develop the skills to provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure, and assist with the formulation and drafting of the reasons behind their judgments.

Responsibilities

Provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure.
Assist with the formulation and drafting of judgments.
Offer impartial and objective legal advice.
Conduct case management hearings.
Liaise with outside agencies involved in specialist court work.
Act as the professional face of the court, working with integrity, empathy and understanding.
Ensure everyone who attends court is treated with humanity and respect.

Requirements

Must have passed the academic stage of qualification to become a solicitor or Barrister of the Senior Courts of England and Wales or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or CILEX Lawyer.
Must have passed the necessary examinations, been granted an exemption, or a combination of both.
Must be able to evidence final certification at the point of an offer being made.
Must undergo a vetting process.
Must observe court proceedings in a Magistrates' Court before the interview stage.
Must be eligible for visa sponsorship if required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to inspire confidence.
Self-assurance to speak in court.
Passion for the law.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to think on your feet in a busy court.
Confidence.
Impartiality.
Capability of considering a wide range of risks and implications.
Flexibility.
Adaptability.
High degree of personal responsibility.
Resilience.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Diplomatic and tactful approach.

Location

London
Westminster Magistrates' Court (NW1)
Thames Magistrates' Court (E3)
Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (N7)
Barkingside Magistrates' Court (IG6)
Willesden Magistrates' Court (NW10)
Croydon Magistrates' Court (CR9)
Bromley Magistrates' Court (BR1)
Wimbledon Magistrates' Court (SW19)
Uxbridge Magistrates' Court (UB8)

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Office based/court based frontline role
Hybrid Working (informal, non-contractual)
Dual-site working

Experience Level

Trainee

Education Level

Passed the academic stage of qualification to become a solicitor or Barrister of the Senior Courts of England and Wales or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or CILEX Lawyer.
Legal Practice Course (LPC), or BOTH the SQE1 and SQE2 stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.
Bar Training Course; or equivalent for Barristers.
CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice; or
CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma; or equivalent for Graduate Membership of CILEx.

Salary/Compensations

£40,014 - £42,859

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement (25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 after five years’ service)
Civil Service pension
Training opportunities
Flexible working schemes
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Excellent childcare benefits
Supportive colleagues and staff networks
Reasonable adjustments for those who need them
Diversity talent programmes
Support for qualifying work experience for SRA and CILEX
Opportunity to progress to SEO Tier 1 Legal adviser role
Access to a variety of legal careers
Childcare and travel allowances
Flexible working hours
Option to buy or sell up to three days leave each year
1 privilege day
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.

About the Company

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
Our work is vitally important to the smooth running of a fair, accessible and efficient justice system.
We are committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found.
We are a Disability Confident employer.
We are committed to Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for Veterans.
We are committed to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy' through the Redeployment Interview Scheme.

Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs.
MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.