Inquest Lawyer, Leeds

BCL Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Leeds is seeking an Inquest Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their dedicated inquest team. This role involves representing families in sensitive inquests, providing a chance to work with experts in a socially conscious environment. Ideal candidates will have inquest experience and strong advocacy skills, contributing to meaningful cases.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in inquest law.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Passion for supporting bereaved families.

Responsibilities

• Represent bereaved families in complex inquests.
• Handle cases involving deaths in custody and clinical settings.
• Work with experts in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Advocacy

Client Support

Education

Solicitor qualification

Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Inquest Solicitor / Legal Executive - Leeds
Claimant-Focused | Article 2 & Legal Aid Work

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the few dedicated inquest teams based in Leeds, working on high-profile and sensitive cases involving Article 2 inquests and Legal Aid Agency-funded matters.

You will represent bereaved families in complex inquests, including those involving deaths in custody, clinical settings, or following contact with public authorities. The role offers the chance to work alongside nationally recognised experts in a firm known for its social conscience and commitment to justice.

Ideal for a solicitor or legal executive with significant inquest experience, strong advocacy skills, and a passion for supporting families through the inquest process.

The firm is 100% employee-owned, offering a collaborative culture and a share in its success.

Would you like to find out more about this opportunity? Send a current CV now and let's arrange a call.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.