Solicitor/Legal Practitioner

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Worcester is seeking a qualified Solicitor/Legal Practitioner for a part-time fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide legal representation in various matters, including Inquests and Employment Tribunals, and draft legal documents as required. This role offers flexible working arrangements including a mix of office and home working. Ideal applicants will have strong advocacy skills and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in representing at Inquests and Employment Tribunals.
• Ability to draft witness statements and prepare court documents.
• Capability to provide legal advice and support.

Responsibilities

• Support other Solicitors and the Head of Legal Services.
• Provide representation in various legal matters.
• Work in a collaborative legal team environment.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Ability to work independently

Good work ethic

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

SOLICITOR/LEGAL PRACTITIONER

BAND 7 - FIXED TERM CONTRACT

30 HOURS PER WEEK OVER 4 DAYS

£47.810 - £54,710 P.A. PRO RATA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor/Legal Practitioner to work in our in-house legal team to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is a part time, fixed term contract for 8 -12 months to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will support the other Solicitors and the Head of Legal Services. The role will be providing representation, support and assistance in relation to Inquests, Employment Tribunal claims, other claims against the Trust and general advice on legal matters in the Trust.

Advocacy experience is essential, as the role will include representing the Trust at Inquests, and occasionally at the Court of Protection and other Courts and Tribunals. You will be supported by the Paralegals in the team. You would also be required to draft witness statements and prepare documents for a variety of Court settings including the Coroners Court and Employment Tribunals.

You would be part of a small, friendly team working in a Trust, which provides legal services to three separate Trusts across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, to include acute hospital services, community, mental health, and specialist primary care services.

Applicants should have a good work ethic and be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with rights of audience and the authority to carry out regulated activity. Applicants should be able to work to their own initiative with minimal supervision, however induction and training will be provided at the outset of employment.

Flexible working is practiced within the team with a mixture of office days at Kings Court 2, Worcester and home working.

For more information and to apply please visit Job Advert

Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025

Interviews are scheduled for 18th December 2025.