JUST SO YOU KNOW

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Force Lawyer Inquests and Inquiries with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

THE ROLE

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Legal Department as a Force Lawyer Inquests and Inquiries.
As a Force Lawyer (Inquests and Inquiries), you will provide a comprehensive legal service to the force in relation to inquests and inquiries law, and other areas of public and police law.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Inquest and Inquiry Casework: Handle allocated casework related to inquest and inquiries law, conduct court proceedings including advocacy, manage resources, and liaise with relevant stakeholders to provide comprehensive legal services to the Chief Constable.
• Legal Advice: Provide courteous and timely advice on all legal issues, ensuring high-quality legal services to support decision-making.
• External Legal Specialists: Select, appoint, and monitor the performance of external legal specialists, complete necessary documentation, and obtain approval from the Legal SMT to ensure appropriate advice and representation, ensuring value for money.
• Research and Guidance: Research new legislation and case law, assess their impact on the force, and disseminate guidance to inform legal policies and procedures, minimizing litigation risks.
• Reports and Briefings: Prepare reports, briefing papers, and media statements with recommendations and advice for internal departments or external bodies.
• Skill Maintenance: Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge to perform the duties of an inquests and inquiries lawyer, conduct advocacy, attend court as directed, and support other areas of the Department.