Location of Role: ChelmsfordAdvert Closing Date: 23/07/2026Starting Salary: £42,612.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)Part/Full Time: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Mon-FriWeekend/Evening Working: No
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) Unit based in the Legal Department at Essex Police Headquarters in Chelmsford. Under the supervision of the Force Solicitor (Operational Policing and Public Protection), you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of DVPO applications and breach proceedings to the magistrates’ courts 5 days per week (Monday to Friday). Work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays is required on occasion, for which appropriate allowances will be paid.
You will also be required to support and assist the legal team with the progress of other civil applications to protect the public and investigate legal claims made by or against the Chief Constable by taking statements, gathering evidence, drafting court forms, preparing written reports and preparing and progressing case files.
Responsibilities
Preparation and presentation of DVPO applications and breach proceedings to magistrates’ courts Mon-Fri. Providing legal advice, guidance and operational support related to all aspects of DVPOs. Support legal team in civil applications, evidence gathering, drafting court forms and case file management. (Essential duties include attendance on Saturdays and bank holidays as required.)
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate the following:
- Experience of dealing with courts and legal processes, procedures and evidence.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; presentation at court, negotiation with solicitors, liaison with victims and advice to police staff.
- Ability to take in information quickly and accurately, weighing pros and cons, using relevant precedents, and making appropriate, professional decisions proportionate and in the public interest.
Personal Attributes
Highly self‑motivated, organized, able to remain calm and professional under pressure, and committed to providing the best service to the public.
Disability Confident Leadership
- Have subjected our Disability Confident self‑assessment to external challenge and validation.
- Are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Kent Police and Essex Police welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
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