At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead inquest and civil litigation cases, providing expert legal advice and managing sensitive proceedings.
- Company: Join a leading public sector organisation with a focus on transparency and learning.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health support, career development, and 25 days' annual leave.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentoring and leadership growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while supporting organisational improvement.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in inquests and civil litigation.
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its in-house Legal Services team, providing specialist expertise across coronial law, inquests, and associated civil litigation.
You will provide expert legal advice, manage legal risk, support transparency and organisational learning, and ensure robust handling of sensitive proceedings.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage inquest and civil litigation cases from instruction through to conclusion.
- Provide specialist legal advice to senior leaders on complex, sensitive, and high-risk matters.
- Ensure compliance with coronial law, civil litigation procedures, and human rights obligations, including Article 2 considerations.
- Manage disclosure processes, evidence preparation, and coordination of multi-agency legal responses.
- Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and support counsel where required.
- Advise on litigation strategy, risk mitigation, and settlement considerations.
- Identify learning from legal outcomes and support improvements in organisational practice.
- Work collaboratively with Legal Services, operational teams, and external stakeholders to ensure effective case management.
- Support associated civil claims arising from inquests and related proceedings.
- Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
- Significant experience managing inquests and civil litigation from instruction through to conclusion.
- Strong knowledge of coronial law, civil litigation, legal procedure, and relevant human rights considerations.
- Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive legal matters.
- Excellent analytical skills, professional judgement, and the ability to manage high-risk cases.
- Experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Working within policing, the public sector, or another regulated environment.
- Experience handling inquests and civil litigation involving public authorities.
- Understanding of the operational and legal challenges associated with policing environments.
- Pension Scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flexible working options.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and salary sacrifice benefits.
- Employee discounts and offers through staff sports and wellbeing schemes.
- On-site gym facilities and subsidised sports activities.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.
- Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.
Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer in Witham employer: Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading public sector organisation that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. As an Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer, you will benefit from flexible working options, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, and numerous career development opportunities, all while contributing to meaningful legal work that impacts the community. With on-site gym facilities and a strong emphasis on employee growth, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a difference in the public sector.
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