Senior Inquest Solicitor

Venn Group - Bristol; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal recruitment agency seeks a Senior Inquest Locum Solicitor for a role based in the United Kingdom, offering flexible working arrangements, including remote options. Candidates must be qualified Solicitors or Barristers with experience in Inquest Law and mentoring. This position offers an hourly rate of £60-65 umbrella, with responsibilities including managing caseloads and conducting advocacy at inquests.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a full caseload of Inquest Law matters.
• Prior experience of advocacy at inquests required.
• Ability to train and mentor Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of Inquest Law matters.
• Train and mentor Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals.
• Conduct advocacy at inquests and pre-inquest review hearings.

Skills

Inquest Law Experience

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.