About your new role

The Regulatory Department is one of the largest in the country and is recognised by clients and other lawyers as being among the top performers in the industry . We advise clients across all sectors including health, public sector, corporations and individuals.

We are currently recruiting for solicitors, solicitor- advocates or barristers to join our Regulatory team to undertake inquests for the police and other emergency services, insurers and healthcare clients.

This is predominantly an advocacy role and regular attendance at court is required.
• Advise clients and prepare inquest cases for court;
• Prepare written submissions on the law;
• Attend inquests and undertake advocacy on our clients' behalf;
• Deal with post inquest issues including prevention of future deaths reports;
• Manage a case load of files
• Attend administrative applications and hearings at court, including travel, and accompany counsel where necessary
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures

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About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:
• Qualified solicitor 3+ PQE
• Willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills
• Inquest experience is essential
• Good communication skills

Desirable
• Criminal defence experience
• Wider regulatory defence experience is desirable

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards , and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK's top 30 law firms .

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