William James Recruitment
Inquests Solicitor
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Inquests Solicitor
Inquests Solicitor – London – Up to £85,000
A highly regarded and progressive UK law firm specialising in public sector, healthcare and social care advisory work is seeking an Inquests Solicitor to join its specialist team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Inquests Solicitor to work on nationally significant, sensitive and high-profile matters involving health and social care organisations across both the public and independent sectors in London.
The Role
- Manage a caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters, primarily acting for NHS clients
- Conduct advocacy where appropriate, handling many hearings without the need for counsel
- Advise on broader health and social care matters, including:
- Mental health
- Mental capacity
- Safeguarding
- Deprivation of liberty
- Support on serious medical treatment cases, welfare disputes and Human Rights Act matters
- Supervise and delegate work to junior team members where appropriate
- Contribute to client training, seminars and business development initiatives
- Work closely with clients, including opportunities for short-term secondments
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About You
- A Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
- Experience in inquests and/or Court of Protection work
- Comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Confident undertaking advocacy and case management
- Interested in health and social care law and working with public sector clients
- A strong communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Organised and able to manage deadlines, priorities and billing targets
Benefits
- Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Sick pay and enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Private medical insurance and life assurance (3x salary)
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Clear career progression within a nationally recognised team
- A supportive and collaborative culture with ongoing training and development
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Contact Danielle Lawton
Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: Office Number 020 3918 1665
- Mobile: 0737 602 8332
- Email: Daniele.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We advise on senior and strategic appointments, including Legal 500-ranked firms.
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