RQ1634247 – Inquest Assistant

Carrington Blake Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Inquest Assistant to provide legal administrative support at Barnet Coroner’s Court. This role involves assisting with inquest processes, supporting the Inquest Manager, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, administrative experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers an umbrella rate of £19.23 an hour. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive issues.
• Experience in dealing with legal claims and inquests.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support in relation to inquests.
• Assist stakeholders in contact with the Coroner’s Service.
• Support the Inquest Manager with collation of reports.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work using own initiative

Ability to process complex correspondence

Excellent IT skills

Ability to work accurately with figures/statistics

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Administrative or legal qualification

Job description

Position Details

Post: Inquest Assistant
Service Area: Coroner’s Service, Customers Transformation and Resources Directorate
Reports to: Inquest Manager/Clerk to the Coroner
Place of work: Barnet Coroner’s Court, 29 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BE
Grade: TBC, Umbrella rate – £19.23 an hour
Job Family: To be completed by HR

Role Purpose

This role provides legal administrative support to the Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners with the inquest process, working closely with the Inquest Manager. To meet the evolving needs of the service you will be required to work flexibly, providing cover in other areas following appropriate training.

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide legal administrative support in relation to inquests following the direction and guidance of the Inquest Manager, Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners.
2. Assist stakeholders in contact with the Coroner’s Service in matters relating to inquests.
3. Support the Inquest Manager with collation of reports for the Senior Coroner and prepare files in connection with inquests.
4. Support the management of inquests in accordance with statutory provisions, including sending out legal notices and responding to requests.
5. Build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders.
6. Where necessary and with guidance, liaise with family members of the bereaved, including sharing information, and signposting them through the process as necessary.
7. Assist in dealing with and drafting responses to a wide range of general and ad hoc legal enquiries.
8. Work with and support the Inquest Manager in the preparation of inquest cases providing a case summary where requested.
9. Assist with the Jury summonsing process and support the court management in jury cases where required.
10. Assist the Inquest Manager with court management where required including supporting the telephone system.
11. Undertake any other administrative duties consistent with the basic duties and/or objectives of the post.
12. Assist with the collection and collation of data and information, including statistical information, to support the compilation of internal and statutory returns.
13. Assist with the preparation and provision of briefing reports for the Senior Coroner, including the analysis of information and statistics, for the Coroner’s annual review.
14. Take notes, arrange meetings, organise travel, scheduling and any other ad hoc duties.

Generic Responsibilities

1. Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.
2. Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.
3. Knowledge and experience of using IT.
4. To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, or equivalent experience
• Administrative or legal qualification

Experience

• Administrative experience, at least part of which should have been in a legal environment.
• Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive issues.
• Experience of dealing with legal claims and inquests.
• Experience of liaising with public agencies such as the NHS, Police, government departments.
• Experience of working in a claims/ litigation environment.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of claims management process
• Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009, specifically inquest procedures
• Basic understanding of English legal system
• Knowledge of the provisions of relevant legislation relating to confidentiality and disclosure of information, such as the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Knowledge of legal complaints and Risk Management procedures

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work using own initiative and be self-motivated
• Ability to process complex and sensitive correspondence
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work accurately with figures/statistics and produce reports

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to [e-mail]