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.
The is a remote-first role, with in person hearings primarily in Ipswich, Guildford, and 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
This is a role for lawyers who enjoy responsibility, autonomy, and working in an environment where organisation and clarity matter.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
About You
Ideally you will have previous experience of police law and be a Solicitor with a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be;
- Qualified Solicitor (NQ – 5 PQE)
- A motivated Solicitor who’s keen to develop their expertise in civil protective orders.
- Court advocacy experience is preferred; support is available to develop confidence in independent applications.
- Willingness to attend court as needed, prepare bundles and manage a high-volume caseload.
- Self-motivated, organised and able to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Enthusiasm for safeguarding vulnerable people and creating safer communities
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000 – £67,500 per annum (DOE)
- 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Scottish Widows pension with employer matching (up to 6%)
- Employer-funded healthcare plan with virtual GP access
- Group life assurance
- Enhanced maternity leave policy
- Remote-first working model with structured court travel
- Ongoing professional development and advocacy opportunities
- Additional lifestyle benefits including discounted gym membership and travel support
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
📝 Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
In addition to the Employment screening (stated below) the successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Vetting before commencing employment.
Candidates must meet the Police Vetting Criteria, including the Residency Criteria (7.6.4). This is essential to enable us to proceed with employment.
To review the criteria of the APP on Vetting 2021 please click here.
Why work for us
Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2026, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.
Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.
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