Prosecutions Solicitor

Cardiff
1 month ago
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Responsibilities

To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal, such as Licensing Committee etc.

Provide general legal advice to Members and Officers and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.

Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager

Conduct litigation (both civil and criminal) on behalf of , be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.

Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services.

Deal with disputes and complaints.

Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.

Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service.

To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues.

As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

Experience

Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice.
Experience and knowledge of Criminal Litigation/Prosecutions work in a local authority context
Experience of criminal litigation.

Practical knowledge of public law.

Effective advocate

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Good drafting skills

Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues

Competent IT user
Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales and to motivate others to deliver
Ability to travel to other locations

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