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 contactbeth.kirby@servicecare.org.ukor call on: 01312642230
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250. #J-18808-Ljbffr