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Inquest and Civil Litigation LawyerPursuit Resources Group • Chelmsford, Essex, UK
Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer

Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer

Pursuit Resources Group • Chelmsford, Essex, UK
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer

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 - Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer
  • 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.
Essential Criteria - Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer
  • 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.
Desirable Experience - Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer
  • 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.
Benefits - Inquest and Civil Litigation Lawyer
  • 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.
  • This role is office-based with flexibility to work from home

Additional Notes:

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.

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