Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Ibrido; GBP 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Service Care Solutions seeks a dedicated Solicitor to join a high-profile public inquiry team in Edinburgh. This role supports Scotland’s Covid-19 response, contributing to a key legal project that aims to establish facts and learn lessons from the handling of the pandemic.

A great opportunity to develop legal expertise while making a meaningful impact. The role requires experience in public inquiries or similar investigations, with strong attention to detail and collaborative skills.

Competenze

• Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scottish Law.
• Experience with public inquiry processes, litigation, or legal investigations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide general legal advice to the Inquiry Chair and team regarding the Inquiries Act 2005 and related rules.
• Identify and recover evidence, read into materials, and develop lines of inquiry.
• Take witness statements and guide statement takers.
• Liaise with Counsel and solicitors representing various stakeholders.
• Redact and disclose evidence following Inquiry policies and GDPR rules.
• Support the management of hearings and the production of the final report.
• Maintain the Inquiry’s independence and impartiality, adhering to the Register of Interests.

Conoscenze

Public inquiries experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Formazione

Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scottish Law

Descrizione del lavoro

Service Care Solutions are seeking a dedicated Solicitor to join a high-profile public inquiry team based in Edinburgh. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to Scotland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, working on a key legal project that aims to establish facts and learn lessons from the strategic handling of the pandemic in Scotland. If you are looking to make a difference while developing your legal expertise, this Covid-19 Solicitor role could be perfect for you.

Candidate Responsibilities

The Covid-19 Solicitor will:

• Provide general legal advice to the Inquiry Chair and team regarding the Inquiries Act 2005, the Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007, and data handling protocols
• Identify and recover evidence, read into materials, and develop lines of inquiry
• Take witness statements and guide statement takers
• Liaise with Counsel and solicitors representing various stakeholders
• Redact and disclose evidence following Inquiry policies and GDPR rules
• Support the management of hearings and the production of the final report
• Maintain the Inquiry’s independence and impartiality, adhering to the Register of Interests

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scottish Law
• Experience with public inquiry processes, litigation, or legal investigations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to support a fast-paced, high-profile investigation

More info?

Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days in the office minimum