Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry Assistant Solicitor
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,010 to £74,820 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2661 |
Summary
Do you want to use your legal expertise to help shape one of Scotland’s most significant and high-profile Public Inquiries?
On 8 March 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs announced her intention to hold a public inquiry into the investigation of Emma Caldwell’s murder. Lord Scott KC was announced as Chair of the Inquiry on 24 April 2025.
We have opportunities for solicitors to join the legal team of the Inquiry. You will have the opportunity to play an important role in the early stages of this Inquiry, commencing the investigative work and assisting to support counsel in preparing for the evidential hearings.
The Assistant Solicitor will play an important role in the inquiry, working as part of the legal team to investigate the evidence and identify witnesses as well as working closely with members of the team to support the Chair in delivering the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference.
The Inquiry must be, and be seen to be, independent and impartial to maintain the confidence of the public. We will not consider applications from anyone who has worked for the Crown Office or Police Scotland.
This is a Fixed Term Appointment for 47 months.
On 8 March 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs announced her intention to hold a public inquiry into the investigation of Emma Caldwell’s murder. Lord Scott KC was announced as Chair of the Inquiry on 24 April 2025.
We have opportunities for solicitors to join the legal team of the Inquiry. You will have the opportunity to play an important role in the early stages of this Inquiry, commencing the investigative work and assisting to support counsel in preparing for the evidential hearings.
The Assistant Solicitor will play an important role in the inquiry, working as part of the legal team to investigate the evidence and identify witnesses as well as working closely with members of the team to support the Chair in delivering the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference.
The Inquiry must be, and be seen to be, independent and impartial to maintain the confidence of the public. We will not consider applications from anyone who has worked for the Crown Office or Police Scotland.
This is a Fixed Term Appointment for 47 months.