Assistant Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time

Service Care Solutions Ltd is working with the Scottish Government to find an Assistant Solicitor to support the Covid19 Inquiry. The Assistant Solicitors will play important roles, working as part of the Inquiry legal team to investigate the evidence and identify witnesses, as well as supporting the management of hearings and production of the interim and final report.

The Inquiry legal team will work flexibly and constructively with the Secretariat to ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes and support the Chair. This is an 8-month contract with an annual salary starting from £57,141, which equates to a £294.21 LTD day rate, with some flexibility.

Key responsibilities include provision of general legal advice to the Chair and the Inquiry team, with particular regard to the application of the Inquiries Act 2005 and the Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007, and data handling. Excellent attention to detail is required in the provision of clear, fit-for-purpose, high-quality legal advice to agreed deadlines.

The successful candidate will be able to work successfully as part of a legal team, working alongside well-established Solicitors and Legal Counsel. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered.



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