Locum Inquest Lawyer

Inquest Lawyer ? Urgently Required

Full time ?  6 months minimum

Overview: High quality of work, easily accessible location, competitive rates 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and busy team acting for NHS Trusts and Local Health Boards in management of inquest proceedings and related requests for legal advice.

The post will be suitable for Solicitors, Barristers or Legal Executives with experience in Inquest, Mental Health and Clinical Negligence law.

As a dedicated Inquest Lawyer, you will be a key member of the team leading in Inquest work and working in a minimally supervised position, building on experience gained as a lawyer.

The ideal candidate for the above position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:

• Listening and Learning
• Working Together
• Taking Responsibility
• Innovating

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a key member of the team and undertake the day-to-day management of inquests and represent Health Boards and Trusts at inquests hearings
• Manage their own caseload of Inquest matters and conducting their own advocacy
• Regularly liaise with the client, contact and interview clinical staff and other health care professionals to obtain evidence to assist in the investigation of the issues, draft witness statements for use in the Coroners Court and advise witnesses/staff as to their legal position
• Coordinate and deliver high quality training and updates to the clients whilst assisting the Team Manager and Senior Solicitor to build and expand the growing services

Benefits of the role: 

• Competitive hourly rates dependent on experience  
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An organisation where employees are respected and valued, and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity

If you would like to be considered for the above opportunity or wish to find out more details, please call Lara Ruthven or Michael Attwood at your earliest convenience on or reply to this email with your up to date CV.