Inquests Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick and family leave

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Travel loan

Training and progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Inquests Solicitor to join its healthcare team in London. The role targets lawyers with 4+ years' PQE to manage inquest matters and potentially wider healthcare advisory work.

You will advocate at hearings, advise NHS organisations, and collaborate with a team on regulatory matters with nationwide travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4–10 years' PQE.
• Experience handling inquests.
• Advocacy experience with willingness to develop further.
• Healthcare/regulatory experience advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong drafting and communication abilities.
• Able to manage own caseload.
• Works well under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest matters.
• Act for NHS organisations, healthcare providers and other clients.
• Attend inquest hearings and advocate at reviews.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings.
• Provide clear, practical and strategic legal advice.
• Assist with Court of Protection and regulatory work as appropriate.
• Liaise with clients, witnesses, counsel and other parties.
• Draft correspondence, advice and case documentation.
• Contribute to client relationships and team development.
• Travel nationally as required.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Drafting

Time management

Client care

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Inquests Solicitor - London - Up to £85,000

A well-established UK law firm is looking to recruit an Inquests Solicitor to join its specialist healthcare team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Inquests Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to work on a varied caseload of Inquest and Court of Protection matters for clients across the healthcare and public sectors.

The role will primarily focus on managing a caseload of inquests, with opportunities to become involved in wider healthcare advisory and regulatory work.

The Role:

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest matters
• Act for NHS organisations, healthcare providers and other relevant clients
• Attend inquest hearings and undertake advocacy at pre-inquest reviews and inquests
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings
• Provide clear, practical and strategic legal advice
• Assist with wider healthcare matters, including Court of Protection and regulatory work where appropriate
• Liaise with clients, witnesses, counsel and other relevant parties
• Draft correspondence, advice and case documentation
• Contribute to client relationships and the wider development of the team
• Travel nationally where required

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with 4-10 years' PQE
• Previous experience handling inquests
• Advocacy experience, with a willingness to further develop your advocacy skills
• Healthcare and regulatory experience would be advantageous
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication, drafting and analytical abilities
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong client care and interpersonal skills

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Employer pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sick and family leave
• Dental and travel insurance options
• Cycle to work and gym membership schemes
• Travel loan options
• Training, development and career progression