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Coroner
Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained or the person’s identity is unknown.
Average salary (a year)
£85000
Starter
£135000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
36.0 to 38.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on a rota
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You can get into this job by applying directly.
Direct Application
You need to be an assistant coroner before you can apply for the position of coroner.
To apply for an assistant coroner job, you need at least 5 years of experience as either a:qualified barrister or solicitor, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive
Vacancies
Local councils advertise vacancies for assistant coroners and coroners.
They choose coroners with the consent of the Chief Coroner and the Lord Chancellor.
More Information
Further Information
You can find out more about becoming a coroner from the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary and the Crown Prosecution Service.
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
To be thorough and pay attention to detail
Sensitivity and understanding
The ability to work well with others
The ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
Legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Excellent written communication skills
The ability to understand people’s reactions
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Related Restrictions
Day to day tasks
As a coroner, you could
hold an inquest into a death if you think one is needed, collect evidence, witness statements and details about a death, order a post-mortem exam if you have questions about the cause of death, work out the cause of death by analysing all the facts, notify the registrar about the death and results of any inquest, write reports and make recommendations to prevent future deaths
hold an inquest into a death if you think one is needed, collect evidence, witness statements and details about a death, order a post-mortem exam if you have questions about the cause of death, work out the cause of death by analysing all the facts, notify the registrar about the death and results of any inquest, write reports and make recommendations to prevent future deaths
Working environment
You could work in an office, in a court or in an NHS or private hospital.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
With experience, you can apply for the position of senior coroner. After that you could become a chief coroner which is the most senior position.
You can also apply to become a course director with the Judicial College.
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