Public Inquiry Solicitor - London (On-Site)

Accutrainee Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuflex is seeking a qualified solicitor in England and Wales to support a major public inquiry with a leading international law firm. The role is on-site in London, full-time, for an initial six-month period with a strong extension possibility.

You will review vast document volumes, assist with disclosure, draft witness statements and prepare chronologies, briefing notes and other inquiry materials. Candidates with PQE up to around 10 years are welcome, and security clearance is a factor.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
• Have previous experience working on a public inquiry.
• Experience in disclosure, document review, witness evidence or other substantive inquiry work.
• Understand the procedures, demands and sensitivities of major public inquiries.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Available to work on-site in London five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analysing substantial volumes of documents and evidence.
• Supporting disclosure exercises and identifying relevant material.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of witness statements.
• Preparing chronologies, summaries, briefing notes and other inquiry materials.
• Supporting responses to formal requests for information and evidence.
• Assisting with hearing preparation and wider case management.
• Working closely with solicitors, counsel, paralegals and other members of the inquiry team.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information in accordance with security requirements.

Skills

Public inquiry

Legal analysis

Attention to detail

Witness statements

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Accuflex is seeking a qualified solicitor in England and Wales to support a major public inquiry with a leading international law firm. The role is on-site in London, full-time, for an initial six-month period with a strong extension possibility.

You will review vast document volumes, assist with disclosure, draft witness statements and prepare chronologies, briefing notes and other inquiry materials. Candidates with PQE up to around 10 years are welcome, and security clearance is a factor.