Hearing and Witness Team Manager

Service Care Legal are working with a Scottish Inquiry, based in Edinburgh, which is looking for a Hearing and Witness Team Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for running Inquiry hearings and managing witnesses, including citation.

Key Responsibilities:

Run Inquiry hearings and manage witnessesCitation and management of witnessesExcellent organisational skills and people management experienceSystematic and methodical approach to problem-solvingFlexibility in approach to the role and a strong team playerAbility to flex and respond to competing priorities in the moment

Requirements:

Experience of Inquiry work, litigation, or group litigation would be desirableGood understanding of GDPR and other data protection issues would be desirableSolicitors are encouraged to apply, but the individual does not need to hold a current practising certificate and will not be working as a solicitor

Qualifications:

Litigation experience is essentialA degree in Law is desirableExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Benefits:

Hybrid working - attendance of hearings in-person with the rest of the work done remotelyCompetitive salary and benefits packageThe chance to work with a highly skilled and experienced team

Apply Now:

If you are an experienced Hearing and Witness Team Manager with litigation experience and excellent organisational skills, we encourage you to apply for this position. Apply now by getting in touch with Hugh Barnes via email url removed or phone phone number removed) )

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250 each.