Solicitor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal support is seeking an Assistant Solicitor to support the COVID-19 Inquiry in Scotland. The role involves providing legal counsel, managing evidence, and collaborating with the legal team. This hybrid position offers flexibility and a comprehensive salary package.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or advocate with skills in legal document analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Ability to manage flexible working tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding the Inquiries Act 2005 and data handling.
• Recover and analyze evidence; oversee witness statements.
• Draft compliance documents and manage evidence redaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland

Job description

Service Care Solutions is supporting the COVID-19 Inquiry in Scotland, who are seeking Assistant Solicitors to join their legal team. As an Assistant Solicitor, you will play a crucial role within the Inquiry’s legal team—investigating evidence, identifying witnesses, supporting hearings, and contributing to the final report.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Solicitor role:

• Provide general legal advice to the Chair and Inquiry team,with particular regard to theInquiries Act 2005,Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007, and data handling.
• Identify, recover, and analyse evidence; identify further lines of inquiry and witnesses.
• Take witness statements and/or oversee statement takers.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel. Engage with solicitors representing core participants.
• Draft and ensure compliance with Inquiry procedural and protocol documents
• Manage redaction and disclosure of evidence in accordance with Inquiry policies

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland.
• Exceptional attention to detail for rigorous legal document analysis
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a proactive approach to a variety of tasks.

Working Pattern & Location:

• Standard hours: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid working: typically 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office.
• Some periods, particularly around hearings, may require longer hours and on-site presence.
• Flexible and hybrid working options considered depending on role needs.

Additional Information:

Salary:Grade C1 (£57,701 per annum)
Contract Length:18 months
Location:Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Ltd Day Rate:£302.66
PAYE Rate inc. of Holiday:£257.02

Role Closure: Tuesday 17thJune 2025 (AM)

To apply or for further information, please [e-mail] call on: 01312642230

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.