Senior Inquest Solicitor

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Inquest Locum Solicitor for a remote role with an hourly rate of £60-65. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, mentoring junior lawyers, and advocacy at inquests. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or barristers with relevant experience. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements, with both full-time and part-time options considered. Ideal candidates should have experience in Inquests Law and demonstrate effective mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in Inquests Law.
• Prior experience of advocating at inquests is essential.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of Inquest Law matters.
• Training and mentoring Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals.
• Advocacy at inquests and pre-inquest review hearings.
• Ensuring compliance with deadlines, quality measures, and KPIs.
• Complying with relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Inquests Law

Mentoring Junior Lawyers

Advocacy Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Senior Inquest Locum Solicitor Required - Remote Working – Up to £65 umbrella – Full-Time or Part-Time Availability

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team has partnered with a public sector body in the South West who are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Inquests Solicitor. The role would be on the basis of a 3 – 6 month initial contract (subject to extension), with an ideal start date of as soon as possible. For this role, you will need to be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience of Inquests Law and mentoring Junior Lawyers and Paralegals.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Managing a full caseload of Inquest Law matters
• Training and mentoring Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals
• Advocacy at inquests and pre-inquest review hearings
• Ensuring relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
• Complying with relevant policies and procedures

Prospective candidates must have prior experience of advocating at inquests. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including predominantly remote working however attendance in person would be extremely beneficial. Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered.

This position is offering an hourly rate of between £60-65 via umbrella.

For more information, please call Josh Cowan or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760. Alternatively, send a copy of your latest CV to [e-mail] and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss further.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.