Coroner

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

• 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
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job by applying directly.

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.