Assistant Solicitor

1 week ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

On 12 November 2019, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice announced his intention to hold a Public Inquiry into the circumstances leading to and following the death of Sheku Bayoh in 2015. The Terms of Reference for the Inquiry were published on 21 May 2020.

The Public Inquiry is examining the circumstances leading up to the death of Mr Bayoh, the post incident management process and subsequent investigation into his death. The Inquiry will also establish the extent to which Mr Bayoh�s actual or perceived race played a part in events, if any.�The Inquiry is reaching a crucial stage of completing evidential hearings and turning attention to preparation of the report.

We have four Fixed Term Appointment vacancies for Assistant Solicitors to join the Inquiry legal team.

The post-holders will require to take up the post in October 2024 for a duration of 12 months.�The Inquiry must be, and be seen to be, independent and impartial to maintain the confidence of the public. We will not consider applications from anyone who has worked for the Crown Office, the PIRC or Police Scotland.

This post requires excellent attention to detail in analysing documentary evidence, oral evidence and statements and producing summaries and reports of that evidence for use by the Chair and counsel and ultimately in assisting in the production of the report.

It also requires flexibility and adaptability. You will be working in a small team and need to be willing to turn your hand to all tasks required to deliver the report.

It also requires strong interpersonal skills. The Inquiry legal team works flexibly across the Inquiry to ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to obtain baseline security clearance from the Scottish Government prior to their appointment. Part of that process requires the obtaining of a basic disclosure certificate from Disclosure Scotland.

In return, the successful candidate will have the rare opportunity to support a high-profile Public Inquiry investigating an important aspect of the Scottish criminal justice system

Job description

� Reviewing and analysing evidence, assessing its relevance to the terms of reference and producing summaries and reports on the evidence.

� Engaging with the Chair, Counsel team and Solicitor on the summaries and reports that have been produced.

� Assisting the Chair in all other work required to prepare of the report, including ensuring the accuracy of evidence referenced in the report.

� Liaising with the solicitors, representing the core participants.

� GDPR compliance.

Person specification

Qualifications

The successful candidate will require to be admitted as a solicitor in Scotland or England and Wales.

Essential Criteria
1. Significant legal experience of working on a public inquiry or review.
2. Excellent attention to detail in the provision of clear, fit for purpose, high quality legal analysis to agreed deadlines.
3. Ability to work flexibly and adaptably, exhibiting a problem solving approach to their work.
4. Strong Excellent interpersonal skills, an approachable manner and a constructive attitude.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �57,141, Scottish Government contributes �15,428 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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