Legal Executive (Maidstone, Headquarters)

Location of Role: Maidstone

Advert Closing Date: 16/12/2025

Starting Salary: £41,856.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Department for a permanent position as a Legal Executive at Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone. The post holder will manage a personal case load including licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders processed by the department, and will oversee the processing and presentation of applications for Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO).

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate in the Magistrates\’ Court on behalf of the Chief Constable of Kent Police to seek DVPOs.
• Manage a personal caseload covering licensing, civil injunctions, crime enquiries and other civil orders.
• Attend court on Saturdays as part of a rota arrangement.
• Maintain knowledge of police policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Legal Executive or equivalent legal qualification.
• Preferably experience advocating in the Magistrates\’ Court.
• Valid driving licence and own transport required.

EEO Statement

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes 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. We provide adjustments to the application process and work environment where reasonable. All posts require vetting and security clearance. Residents of the UK who have lived continuously for the last three years and are free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain are eligible.