Legal Researcher

***We are looking for a Legal Researcher to work with one of our public sector clients***

Remote working role expected to attend the office based in CV8 3EN (Ryton on Dunsmore) occasionally

This a 6 month temporary position (with a possibility of extension) but one in which you would be able to gain valuable exposure/experience working within the Public Sector.

37 hours per week between 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri

Pay rate £13.31 per hour (Age dependent)
Duties to include;
" Conduct timely and appropriate research to scan for new legislation, case law, precedents and policy changes which may impact on professional policing standards, guidance and other College products.
" Acknowledge and respond to queries on legal matters originating from within the College, police forces and the public where the topic is information law-related e.g. FOIA 2000. Conducting research and providing informed interpretation based on case law and precedents, to facilitate consistent application of legal powers across policing in accordance with policing standards and guidance.
" Work with Marketing and Communications and faculty colleagues to produce for publication, frequent responses to legal interpretation queries and other items of interest.
" Research, author, prepare, commission and edit articles and regularly publish the College Brief providing a concise, reader-centred summary of legal developments and criminal justice news.
" Review and validate all College publications and materials for legal accuracy and compliance with equality, diversity and human rights good practice and the Code of Ethics.
" Draft and prepare reports, deliver presentations and maintain online and intranet content to provide guidance, information and support to internal and external stakeholders on legal and diversity issues.
" Research, draft, develop and regularly review evidence-based policies, processes, procedures and "how to" guides on legal, equality, diversity and human rights matters for the College ensuring publications are contemporary, relevant and fit for purpose to enable line managers and employees to access and apply consistent approaches to prevailing best practice, in accordance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information requirements.
" Provide prompt, professional, customer-focused and accurate legal and diversity-related guidance to support the correct and consistent application of College policies and procedures in compliance with statutory requirements, identifying and taking action to address shortfalls and escalating concerns where appropriate.

Skills & Qualifications required;
" A Law Degree or equivalent Level 6 legal qualification
" Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
" Experience of using legal databases such as Lexis Nexis and Westlaw and distilling information and precedents to provide legal opinions
" Demonstrable experience of writing editorial content, articles, information sheets, online information/web blog and/or news bulletins
" Experience of developing strong working relationships with internal and external customers and removing unnecessary barriers to service delivery
" Excellent research skills with ability to summarise accurately and write in a clear, concise and engaging way for a mixed audience, picking out key points from detailed information on complex issues
" Excellent understanding of English grammar, punctuation and spelling
" Demonstrable commercial and legal acumen
" Thorough, up-to-date understanding of legal aspects of diversity and human rights issues
" Ability to work independently, accurately and quickly, with strict attention to detail and within tight deadlines and under pressure
" Self-motivated and pro-active team player
" Proficient in MS Office suite including PowerPoint
" Experience in a legal, policing and/or criminal justice work environment

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please apply online

This position offers a great opportunity to acquire valuable experience in the Public Sector and broaden your skills - why not apply online today! Should your application be successful, we will promptly get in touch to discuss the next steps. Successful applicants will be contacted within 5 days. If you don't hear from us within this period, we encourage you to explore other exciting roles with Brook Street.

If selected, candidates must have an in-date and valid passport and undergo security and reference checks.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in.We are committed to engaging with you.?

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.