Assistant Solicitor Covid19 Inquiry

2 hours ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions - Legal Full time
Assistant Solicitor Covid19 Inquiry

Service Care Solutions - Legal is working with the Scottish Government to find a skilled Assistant Solicitor to support the Covid19 Inquiry. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the Inquiry legal team, working closely with the Solicitor and Chair to investigate evidence, identify witnesses, and support the management of hearings and report production.

This is a 8-month contract with a competitive annual salary from £57,141, equating to a £294.21 LTD day rate. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into a Scottish Inquiry and work alongside well-established Solicitors and Legal Counsel.

Main Responsibilities
  • Assist the Solicitor in setting up the Inquiry, including drafting protocols and key documents.
  • Provide general legal advice to the Chair and Inquiry team, focusing on the application of the Inquiries Act 2005 and Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007.
  • Identify and recover evidence, read into recovered evidence, and identify further lines of inquiry and witnesses.
  • Liaise with solicitors representing core participants, including instructing and liaising with Counsel.
Essential Criteria
  1. Excellent attention to detail in providing clear, high-quality legal advice to agreed deadlines.
  2. Ability to work successfully as part of a legal team.
  3. Candidates must be a solicitor admitted in Scotland or another UK jurisdiction with an intention to complete the Qualified Lawyers Assessment and hold a current Practising Certificate.
Benefits
  • Gain insight into a Scottish Inquiry.
  • Work alongside well-established Solicitors and Legal Counsel.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.

To apply, please submit your CV to.uk or call via phone at. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.



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