Police Station Representatives

Watson Woodhouse Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Tees Valley is seeking LPC graduates to join their Criminal Defence Direct team. This unique opportunity involves providing telephone legal advice to clients at police stations, supporting your growth in criminal law and offering Police Station Accreditation. The role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving skills and provides a supportive environment with a company pension scheme and 33 days of annual leave pro rata.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

33 days annual leave including bank holidays – pro rata

Professional membership payments

Birthday leave

Additional long service leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law is advantageous but not essential.
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality.
• Opportunity to gain Police Station Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, concise legal advice over the phone to police station detainees.
• Manage and progress cases efficiently while meeting commercial targets.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team leaders to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

LPC graduates

Job description

Middlesbrough, N/A, United Kingdom

Contract

Closes in 6 days

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivaled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together.

Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Are you an LPC graduate looking to kickstart your legal career in criminal law?

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Criminal Defence Direct team, providing essential telephone legal advice to clients detained at police stations. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, with Police Station Accreditation offered as part of the role—an excellent stepping stone for your legal career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, concise legal advice over the phone to police station detainees
• Manage and progress cases efficiently while meeting commercial targets
• Collaborate with supervisors and team leaders to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely follow-up on all cases
• Deliver empathetic, professional client care during high-stress situations
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards at all times

Qualifications and Skills

• LPC graduates are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of criminal law is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality
• Opportunity to gain Police Station Accreditation
• Hands‑on experience in criminal law
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays – pro rata
• Professional membership payments
• Birthday leave
• Additional long service leave

If you’re a proactive LPC graduate eager to grow in criminal law, apply now to join our dynamic team!