Weightmans is a top 40 ranked law firm and we are seeking an Inquest solicitor to join our expanding Regulatory Healthcare Advisory team. The Regulatory Healthcare Advisory team is very diverse, offering a broad range of expert advice to organisations and individuals in relation to health-based regulatory matters and proceedings.

We have an enviable client base, from NHS Trusts to private healthcare providers and cover inquests, Court of Protection applications, Mental Health Tribunals and other regulatory challenges; including advising on and defending prosecutions by Care Quality Commission and providing advice on a wide range of other health and care issues such as consent and confidentiality, capacity and best interests and discharge processes.  As well as an enviable case load, Weightmans offer expert advice in affiliated matters – such as funding and employment issues which allows for collaborative working across the firm.  

The role will primarily focus on managing a caseload of inquest files for our various NHS clients, care homes and other organisations, and possibly some of the broader healthcare advisory work. The role is mainly based in the Midlands, working out of our state of the art office in Birmingham City Centre but some travel nationally may be required. With our diverse offering, there may be both the scope and need for our lawyers to be involved in work for clients outside of their core caseload. 

Main duties and responsibilities 

• Manage a case load of files 
• Attend Inquest hearings at court, including travel. 
• Advocacy at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests 
• Meetings with clients and witnesses in preparation for court hearings. 
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. You also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You - The person specification

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. 

We also require you to have/be: 

Essential 

• Qualified solicitor 2-10yr PQE 
• Advocacy experience 
• A willingness to develop advocacy skills 
• Inquest experience 

Desirable 

• Healthcare experience  
• Inquest advocacy experience 

The candidate should be able to demonstrate: 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills 
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent IT skills 
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets 
• Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative 

Other Information

Please note:
Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

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