Public Inquiry Lawyers

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a qualified Public Inquiry Lawyer for a 12-month locum contract in London. The role involves handling a variety of legal matters within a central government team, providing high-quality services and client care in public inquiries. It offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for contract extension, making it a great step for career development.

Benefits

Central London Location

Access to Unique Government Work

Long term contract lengths

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) in the UK.
• Minimum of 2 years Post Qualified Experience.
• Experience in public inquiries and/or reviews is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material for inquiries and evidence from clients.
• Instruct counsel and utilize external legal resources.
• Manage own workload and provide effective client relations.

Skills

Public inquiries

Client care

Legal research

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

Government Public Inquiry Lawyer

12 month Locum Contract - Full time

£61,200 Annual Equivalent

London

An exciting opportunity has come up for a number of Public Inquiry Lawyer to join a Central Government team to provide high quality services to an interesting Public Inquiry. The client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is an experienced Public Inquiry Lawyer to join their Government team on an initial 12 month contract with the potential of an extension. In order to be elibigle for government checks you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

As a Public Inquiry Lawyer, you will deal with a range of matters, and you will take responsibility for your own workload and provide effective client care and relationship.

Key Responsibilities of the Public Inquiry Lawyer

• Working with colleagues, counsel, clients and witnesses preparing material for the Inquiry.
• Working with clients at their London offices to prepare their evidence for the Inquiry.
• Instructing counsel and making use of other external legal resources, where appropriate.

Required Skills and experience of the Public Inquiry Lawyer

• Qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) in the UK (Must have been in the UK for the past 5 years due to Security Clearence required)
• Minimum of 2 years Post Qualified Experience.
• Previous experience of public inquiries and/or reviews is essential.

What is on offer for the Public Inquiry lawyer?

• £61,200 Annual Equivalent
• Central London Location
• Access to Unique Government Work
• Long term contract lengths
• Flexible working arrangements

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12 month contract as an Inquiry Lawyer.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Public Inquiry Lawyer role, please apply now, or contact Lauren Stott at Sellick Partnership.

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