Job Description

Why join us?:

Our Police, Care and Justice team are currently hiring a Solicitor to join the Inquest team in London or Manchester.



The team provide expertise in niche areas of Civil Litigation, Healthcare Advisory, Inquest and Public Inquiry representation.



The Inquest team handle a variety of work, from high-profile, multi-party Article 2 jury inquests to one-two day inquests.



Our team offers a full advocacy service and collaborates with counsel for longer inquests.



Additionally, the wider team defend claims involving EL/PL, personal injury, false imprisonment, assault, negligence, and breaches of data protection legislation, the Equality Act, Human Rights Act, and Judicial Reviews.



The role is hybrid with travel required to our Manchester or London office at least 1-2 days per week with potential for national and overnight travel to attend court hearings and meetings.


Responsibilities:
Represent both the public and private sector including numerous police forces, prisons, healthcare and education providers. Act for clients in multi-party Article 2 jury inquests in addition to one - two day straightforward inquests. Provide a full advocacy service where required alongside instructing counsel for longer inquests. Manage your own caseload as well as assist more experienced solicitors.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Essential

Knowledge of inquests and experience of running a caseload. Knowledge of police, prison, education and or healthcare inquests in at least one of the above areas is also essential. Demonstrate a real enthusiasm and interest in the work. A team player with strong communication skills and good attention to detail. Ability to use your own initiative, be well organised, comply with strict deadlines and, willing to under-take training with support and guidance from other team members.

Desirable

Advocacy experience at inquests is highly desirable.

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.



We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.


About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.