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Legal Advisor

Job Description

Service Care Legal are working in partnership with the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry. We are currently recruiting Legal Advisor / Researchers to join the Inquiry's legal team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a statutory Public Inquiry of national significance, focused on the protection of human rights and delivery of public accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
  • Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
  • Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
  • Take witness statements or direct statement takers
  • Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
  • Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
  • Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies

Person Specification:
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
  • A degree in Scots law is desirable, although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome

Salary Negotiable: starting from £57,701 - LTD Day rate £302.66, PAYE (inc hol):£257.02 
Role: open for 1 week
Hybrid:  working with a minimum of 2 days in office
Contract Length: 18 months

To apply, please submit CV to Beth Simpson via email: beth.simpson@servicecare.org.uk or call 01312642230 for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.