Assistant Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Solicitor to join the COVID-19 Inquiry's legal team in Edinburgh. The role involves providing legal advice, managing evidence, and ensuring compliance with procedural guidelines, with a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in Scotland with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland.
• Experience with the Inquiries Act 2005 and Inquiry procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding the Inquiries Act 2005.
• Manage and analyze evidence and witnesses.
• Draft compliance documents and oversee procedural integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal analysis

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland

Job description

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Service Care Solutions is supporting the COVID-19 Inquiry in Scotland, who are seeking Assistant Solicitors to join their legal team. As an Assistant Solicitor, you will play a crucial role within the Inquiry’s legal team—investigating evidence, identifying witnesses, supporting hearings, and contributing to the final report.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Solicitor role:

• Provide general legal advice to the Chair and Inquiry team, with particular regard to the Inquiries Act 2005, Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007, and data handling.
• Identify, recover, and analyse evidence; identify further lines of inquiry and witnesses.
• Take witness statements and/or oversee statement takers.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel. Engage with solicitors representing core participants.
• Draft and ensure compliance with Inquiry procedural and protocol documents
• Manage redaction and disclosure of evidence in accordance with Inquiry policies
• Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland.
• Exceptional attention to detail for rigorous legal document analysis
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a proactive approach to a variety of tasks.

Working Pattern & Location:

• Standard hours: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid working: typically 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office.
• Some periods, particularly around hearings, may require longer hours and on-site presence.
• Flexible and hybrid working options considered depending on role needs.

Additional Information:

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

PAYE Rate inc. of Holiday:£257.02

To apply or for further information, please contact [emailprotected] or call on: 01312642230

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.