About us
PHSO is an independent national ombudsman service. We make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by the NHS in England, UK government departments and some other public organisations. We do this fairly and without taking sides. Our service is free.
About the role
The Junior Solicitor will be responsible for providing legal advice on PHSO casework to the Ombudsman, senior members of the team and caseworkers across the business.
Their role will be to assist with judicial review matters including drafting pre-action responses, acknowledgement of service and/or instructing counsel, and assisting senior colleagues in providing legal advice on corporate issues affecting the PHSO, more generally ranging from commercial matters to employment.
The Junior solicitor will proactively and independently manage an appropriate caseload of public law advisory requests on PHSO Casework.
They will work as part of the Corporate Services Department providing legal advice that is strategic and rooted in the objectives of PHSO.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement by 10AM Wednesday the 2nd of March 2022.