Assistant Solicitor

Service Care Solutions are delighted to be supporting a high-profile public inquiry in the appointment of an Assistant Solicitor to join its legal team during the final stages of its work. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with strong analytical and organisational skills to play a key role in ensuring the Inquiry’s records and evidence are accurately preserved, managed, and archived, helping to create a lasting public record of the Inquiry’s findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice on the retention and preservation of Inquiry documents and evidence
• Reviewing materials for Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and Copyright compliance
• Working closely with the evidence management team
• Liaising with the National Records of Scotland
• Maintaining document trackers and reporting progress to senior stakeholders

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Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE
• Experience handling large volumes of documents or evidence
• Strong legal drafting and advisory skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.

Assistant Solicitor – Public Inquiry

• 6–12 Month Contract (potential extension to 23 month
• £62,111–£77,000

Attendance & Working Hours

Office-based at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (1-hour)
• Minimum office attendance: once per week (Tuesdays)

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