Inquests Solicitor / Associate

Cape Clarke; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke in Leeds is seeking a Solicitor or Associate with 2–6 years PQE to specialise in inquests for healthcare clients. You will advise and represent clients in coronial investigations and hearings, including Article 2 and jury inquests, with a focus on advocacy and rigorous preparation.

The role offers hybrid working with light office attendance after training and scope to train clients and support junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE in inquests or related regulatory work.
• Experience advising and representing healthcare clients.
• Strong advocacy and thorough hearing preparation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent healthcare clients in coronial investigations and hearings (Article 2 and jury inquests).
• Prepare and advocate on behalf of clients during proceedings.
• Work with witnesses, identify issues for hearings, and respond to questions.
• Contribute to client training and support junior colleagues where needed.

Skills

Advocacy

Regulatory work

Client training

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

Inquests Solicitor / Associate

Leeds | Hybrid - light office attendance after training | £50,000-£77,000

If inquest advocacy is the work you want to do more of, this Leeds appointment offers a focused role representing healthcare organisations, together with unusually light office attendance once training is complete.

I'm recruiting for a specialist healthcare law practice seeking a Solicitor or Associate with around two to six years' PQE. You will advise and represent healthcare clients through coronial investigations and hearings, including Article 2 and jury inquests.

The work combines preparation and advocacy: understanding the records, working with witnesses, identifying the issues for the hearing and helping clients respond to difficult questions. You will also contribute to client training and, depending on experience, support junior colleagues.

A background in inquests or related regulatory work will be relevant. The team can consider solicitors and barristers, including lawyers whose existing inquest experience has been gained representing families, provided they can bring the advocacy and preparation skills the role requires.

The working arrangement is a particular attraction. Following completion of training, the advertised expectation is attendance in the office once or twice a month. That gives the role a wider reach for candidates able to work effectively from home while attending hearings and working with the team as needed.

Contact me confidentially to discuss the advocacy, client work and how the training and attendance arrangement would apply to you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke on 07551 663708 or [e-mail]