Legal Associate - Police Federation Team

Legal Associate - Police Federation Team
Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits
Remote Working Available - Office Base in Birmingham (Nationwide Applicants Welcome)

A leading national legal firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Associate to join its specialist Police Federation Team. With a client base rooted in public service, this is an exciting opportunity for a confident and committed legal professional to play a key role in representing police officers in sensitive and complex matters.

What You'll Be Doing:

In this role, you will:

" Provide legal representation to police officers during interviews and misconduct investigations involving criminal and disciplinary allegations.
" Advise and represent clients in inquests, particularly those relating to deaths following police contact.
" Analyse evidence, attend client interviews with investigatory bodies, advise on outcomes, brief counsel, and prepare legal documentation including witness statements.
" Manage your own caseload and billing in line with agreed financial targets.
" Work to client service standards and internal performance targets.
" Act as a key point of contact for clients, offering expert legal advice with professionalism and discretion.
" Build strong internal and external networks, identifying cross-practice opportunities.
" Stay up to date with regulatory changes and ensure full compliance with legal and confidentiality protocols.

Who You Are:

" A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with police station accreditation and strong experience in criminal litigation.
" Skilled in representing clients in disciplinary proceedings and familiar with procedures involving police conduct oversight bodies.
" Able and willing to work out-of-hours when needed, including attending police stations or advising on urgent matters. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel is essential.
" Highly communicative with strong client-handling skills and the ability to deal with sensitive issues with empathy and clarity.
" Commercially aware with a proven ability to manage cases profitably and meet financial targets.
" Detail-oriented, organised, and able to work to high quality and productivity standards.
" A team player with a collaborative approach to working across different offices and levels of seniority.
" Technologically competent, with proficiency in MS Word and case management systems.

What's On Offer:

" Flexible remote working and strong support for work-life balance
" A comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, income protection, and discounted gym membership
" Bonus and enhanced pension
" Opportunities for career progression and professional development
" A collaborative and inclusive working culture
" A chance to contribute to ESG initiatives and participate in social and community engagement events

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded legal team focused on high-profile and meaningful work within the policing and public service sector.

Interested to know more? Contact Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Birmingham. Or click apply today!