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 the Inquiries 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.
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.(full time)
* 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: 12 months
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Ltd Day Rate: £302.66
PAYE Rate inc. of Holiday:£257.02
Role Closure: 26th November 2025.