Total 6 Fresh/Entry Level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX

• Provide legal support to attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Attend meetings and briefings in support of the Office of the General Counsel attorneys.
• Brief General Counsel and United States Agency for International Development Operating Units on legal topics.
• Support attorneys in responding to inquiries from Congress, the Government Accountability Office, and the Office of Inspector General.

Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 7-9)

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Pathways Internship Program gives Interns the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to foster networking relationships.

As a Student Trainee, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Communicating with internal and external customers.
• Providing clerical support to assigned office.
• Performing data entry, data queries, manipulating and extrapolating data for reports and presentations.
• Using computer and various software to produce written products.

Starting at $31,955 Per Year (GS 3-4)

• Answers the telephone and is the initial office contact.
• Personally responds to routine questions pertaining to the mission and functions of the assigned office. Handles routine requests for information of a recurring nature and refers other inquiries to appropriate staff member in assigned office.
• Reads directives and instructional material pertaining to the functions of the assigned office in order to be aware of new, revised, or amended procedures for that office.
• Performs basic data entry and routine report generation.
• Participates in special projects assigned by the supervisor, team leader and/or higher-level staff within the assigned office.
• Performs a variety of clerical and typing duties in support of the assigned office.
• Establishes, maintains and revises a variety of files and records in connection with the work of assigned office.

Starting at $39,586 Per Year (CG 03-05)

The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.

The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include:

• Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein;
• Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally;
• Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events;
• Provide Courtroom security;
• Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court.

Specialty Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience. The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include:

• Dignitary Protection Unit
• Protective Intelligence Unit
• K-9 Unit
• Background Investigations Unit
• Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
• Recruitment Division
• Police Operations Center - Dispatch
• Physical Security Unit
• Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP)
• Training Unit
• Honor Guard
• Various instructor positions, to include: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid

Starting at $81,552 Per Year (LP 00)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join our team of dedicated, mission-driven officers in protecting Congress and the legislative process.

This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies.  Specialty Units include Investigations and Dignitary Protection.

A USCP Special Agent within the PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions.  Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code, to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Upon successful completion of training, you will be assigned to the DPD or ID.

Duties include but are not limited to:

DPD Special Agents -
Provide protection of congressional leadership, including the coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travel through advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection. Provide personal security of Members of Congress and their families; visiting officials of foreign, Federal, state, and/or local governments; and other congressional visitors. Provide protective coverage for congressional events such as congressional hearings and sessions, official functions, and other events identified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or Chief of Police.

ID Special Agents -
Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the ID. Prepare and disseminate written reports, including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins. Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions, to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex. Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency officials. Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies. Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations. Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.

Starting at $85,627 Per Year (LP 03)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and highly organised individual to join the Legal team within the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for providing confidential, clerical and administrative support to the Department as well as managing spreadsheets and databases.

It requires excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to deliver objectives to meet strict deadlines. IT literacy is very important as the successful candidate will be expected to use a number of differing IT systems and be able to demonstrate experience of producing documents using Microsoft computer packages.

There is scope within the role to provide paralegal support to the legal team, subject to training and aptitude.

The individual must be a team player and have a positive approach. This is a challenging and rewarding role and requires commitment, enthusiasm and ability to provide an excellent service. It also requires the post holder to be an excellent communicator with the ability to work with all staff groups.

The Legal Department is a small team of 3 all with legal degrees and one of whom is a solicitor. This is a key post and it is essential that the post holder has the requisites skills and attributes to do the job.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.



1. The post holder is responsible for providing full legal administrative support to the Legal Services Department.

2. The post holder is responsible for the setting up of new cases, electronically and manually, managing the post and all other documents associated with claims in accordance with the Legal Department procedures for handling of claims.

3. The role will require good literacy skills and the ability to communicate well in writing and verbally with all staff groups in the Trust as well as all external stakeholders. It requires management of all documents in strict accordance with the General Data Protection Requirements Act (GDPR) and the Trust’s information governance policies.

4. The role requires management of databases, spread sheets and on line digital platforms such as One Drive; the ability to extract key information from the databases as needed; payment of invoices and all other administrative tasks needed. It requires the ability to ensure work is completed within strict deadlines.

5. The post holder must be able to work on his/her own initiative to support Legal Department’s workload.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

1. The post holder is responsible for the setting up of new cases, electronically and manually; managing the post and all other documents associated with the work of the department in accordance with the Legal Department procedures for handling of claims and documents.

2. Typing correspondence, statements and other legal documents; acting as the first point of contact for the Legal Department, filtering and dealing with the complexity of enquiries in a professional, sensitive and timely manner ensuring that all queries are tracked through to conclusion.

3. To assist in investigation of claims by liaising with UHCW staff and others, as appropriate. This will require communicating well in writing and verbally with Trust staff and external organisations to include external Solicitors, NHSR.

4. To ensure neat and organised processes and systems for the administration of the Legal Department’s work.

5. To manage own workload and prioritise as necessary in order to meet deadlines.

6. To be able to manage the processing of sensitive and complex documents in accordance with GDPR and Trust’s Information Governance standards.

7. Deal with sensitive telephone enquiries from patients/relatives, Coroner’s office, Solicitors, NHSLA and members of staff promptly and efficiently.

9. Manage and arrange meetings for Inquest Hearings, case conferences meetings. This will included planning and organising complex meetings with a range of staff and external organisations eg. legal case conferences, court briefings, witness meetings evidence gathering, site inspections involving staff.

10. Devise, maintain and amend template letters, documents and forms to improve efficient working practice.

11. Attend meetings when required to take and transcribe minutes, proactively ensuring that actions points are raised and completed.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.




This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Aug 2024