Inquests Solicitor

Practice Plus Group is seeking a solicitor to enhance its inquests & regulatory team. Our National Inquests & Regulatory Team consists of specialist advising the largest independent provident of healthcare services in the UK. Our activities cover the whole spectrum of primary and secondary healthcare services and also operate in some very challenging healthcare environments. As our Inquest Solicitor, you will have a passion for regulatory work and experience in some or all of Inquests, Prison Law, Medical Law, Information Governance & General Litigation. This role offers the opportunity to learn from and work alongside experienced professionals in these areas, and to develop within a supportive team environment. This is a full time role, working at least 1-2 days in Theale, Reading with the remainder working from home. There will also be occasionally day travel nationally for team meetings and/or site visits. As our Inquest Solicitor, your main duties will be:

• To undertake work in Inquests and Regulatory work nationally.
• To work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Preparing cases, attending client conferences, taking witness statements, attending Court and conducting your own advocacy where appropriate & advising internal 'clients'.
• To be able to review, analyse and organise large volumes of materials in order to prepare for evidential hearings.
• To ensure you maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of regulatory law, updates, legislation, case reports etc.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.

With your 3+ years post qualification experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work, you will also have:
• A passion for regulatory law and inquests
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Experience of coronial, civil & criminal practice and process is desirable.
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills.
• A flexible approach to the work you do, and able to adapt to different tasks
• Bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
  
  At Practice Plus Group, we currently deliver more than 70 different healthcare services across the UK with some of these services being rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. Our healthcare services include hospitals and surgical centres and we are proud to be the UK's leading independent provider of healthcare services in over 40 prisons. We also lead the way in the design and delivery of Integrated Urgent Care.
  
  A competitive salary based on experience
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.