Heathcare Inquests Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked law firm in Manchester is seeking a Healthcare Inquests Solicitor to join their Regulatory Healthcare Advisory team. The role involves managing inquest files for NHS clients and providing expert advice on health-related regulatory matters. Candidates should have advocacy experience and a willingness to develop further skills in this area.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years PQE required.
• Advocacy experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of files.
• Attend Inquest hearings at court.
• Advocacy at pre-inquest review hearings.

Skills

Advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Healthcare Inquests Solicitor

Manchester – £55,000 - £75,000

My client is a top 40-ranked law firm seeking an Inquest solicitor to join their expanding Regulatory Healthcare Advisory team. The team offers a broad range of expert advice to organisations and individuals on health-based regulatory matters and proceedings. They serve an enviable client base, including NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, and handle inquests, Court of Protection applications, Mental Health Tribunals, and other regulatory challenges, including advising on and defending prosecutions by the Care Quality Commission.

The role primarily involves managing a caseload of inquest files for NHS clients, care homes, and other organisations, with potential involvement in broader healthcare advisory work. The diverse nature of their work provides opportunities for lawyers to engage in various client matters outside their core caseload.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Manage a caseload of files.
2. Attend Inquest hearings at court, including travel.
3. Advocacy at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests.
4. Advise on a broad range of health and care-related matters.
5. Work in accordance with the firm's values.

Essential requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3-7 years PQE.
• Advocacy experience.
• A willingness to develop advocacy skills.

Desirable skills and experience

• Court of Protection experience.
• Mental health experience.
• Regulatory defence experience.
• Healthcare experience is desirable.
• Inquest experience is desirable.