Police Litigation & Court Advocacy Solicitor

The role

This is a Police Litigation & Court Advocacy Solicitor role at Weightmans in Brighton, United Kingdom, suitable for NQ-5 PQE solicitors. The role focuses on civil protective orders and operational matters within the Regulatory practice area, offering meaningful legal work aimed at public protection.

What you'll do

• Manage your own caseload from preparation through to hearing
• 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)
• 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

What we're looking for

Benefits