Crime & Regulatory Assistant Lawyer

The Assistant Lawyer will assist Laura Onwuka and Tom Stevenson in our Crime and Regulatory Team dealing with motor crime cases and inquests from the day of the incident. Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

This will involve investigating the incident circumstances, supporting clients, taking statements, attendance at interviews under caution and assisting with the case through to resolution. The Crime & Regulatory team predominately deal with motor crime, nursing/care sector and health & safety (insurer and private client), cases.

This particularly role will have emphasis on motor crime cases. This is a technical and client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems.

Key ResponsibilitiesReview and analysis of prosecution evidence and considering implications for lay client/companyDrafting statements of insured/witnessesReview of client's evidence obtaining, collating, indexing, cross-referencing with own statements and Prosecution's statements, summarising evidence for lead file handlersLiaising with Court, Coroner's Office and CQC/Police/HSE or relevant regulatorLiaising with experts instructing own experts, summarising expert evidence, serving reportsServing Defence case statements, sentencing bundles and mitigation bundlesDrafting written submissions, following liaison with lay client/corporate clientLiaising with Insured re Prosecution's case and disclosure requiredReviewing transcripts of evidenceOrganising and attending conferences & meetings, drafting note of discussion and following agreed strategy following lead lawyer's strategyAttendance / representation at interview under cautionsAttendance behind Counsel for trials & inquests drafting notes of evidence, outcome and sentencingArranges meetings, conferences, site visits, expert appointmentsChase for transcripts and disclosure, collating the evidenceReview of medical records, postmortem reports and CCTV footageAttending site, taking photos and drafting basic statementsResearch into relevant HSE guidelinesResearch into Insured's corporate structure, their procedures, risk assessments, documentsCollating witness availabilityPreparation of bundles for hearings, serving bundlesTo ensure compliance with the SRA Code of ConductSkills, Knowledge & ExpertiseA qualified Solicitor or a paralegal with Police Station Accreditation.

Essential

Must have a valid driving licence and be regularly driving a vehicle to ensure road awareness and knowledge of the Highway CodeAn ability to prioritise workloadAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to work with case management systemsThe personal skills to deal with insureds in a sensitive manner given the context within which they find themselves inGood telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the businessCalm under pressureSelf-confidence, with good literacy and IT skillsGood team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are metAbility to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Values frameworkJob BenefitsWorking at Keoghs as part of The Davies Group, you will receive a host of benefits that can be flexed to suit your needs: Hybrid working 1 day minimum per week in officeEntry into the Davies Incentive PlanPrivate medical insurancePermanent health insuranceCritical illness coverHealth Care Cash PlanHolidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), holidays rise to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' serviceDeath In Service – after 1 yearEmployer Pension ContributionCycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym FlexDepartmentLegalEmployment TypePermanent - Full TimeWorkplace typeHybrid

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