Higher Courts Advocate

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary 1
£54,358 - £61,585
Number of jobs available 1
2
Detail of reserve list 1
12 Months
Region 1
North East
City/Town 1
Darlington
Building/Site 1
LAA Stephenson House, FLR 3, DL1 4WB
Grade 1
Grade 7
Organisation Grade for MoJ 1
Grade 7
Post Type 1
Permanent
Working Pattern 1
Full Time
Role Type 1
Legal Services
Job description 1
Job Title: Higher Courts Advocate
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: G7
Salary range: National £54,358 - £61,585
Location: Darlington/ North East
Directorate/Team: Public Defender Service

• Conduct criminal cases before courts at all levels throughout England and Wales to the highest professional standards.
• Act as sole Advocate or be led as Junior Advocate in relation to a range of Higher Court cases and Judicial Reviews (i.e. cases/applications before the Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court) including complex, serious and sensitive cases, where fast-paced, legally-sound decision-making and advocacy are required.
• Utilise a high level of up-to-date knowledge of criminal law and procedure, including in relation to complex, serious and sensitive cases, and procedure in the higher courts.
• Upon reviewing prosecution evidence and receiving instructions from clients, conduct analysis and decide on case management strategies, including defence tactics, procurement of defence evidence – including expert witnesses - and the provision of plea and defence advice to defendants.
• Provide leadership in tactic and case planning as part of a defence litigation team.
• Decide upon the merits of appealing convictions and sentences and provide advice and representation to clients on appeals and judicial reviews in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
• Maintain excellent working relationships within the PDS and the wider LAA/MoJ, sharing expertise and knowledge, and informing policy-making and changes to the Criminal Justice System with experience gained in your practice.
• Act as a role model for other Advocates and team members, including providing training and mentoring to colleagues.
• Supervise pupil barristers.
• Pursue own professional development