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. 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 Responsibilities
Review and analysis of prosecution evidence and considering implications for lay client/company
Drafting statements of insured/witnesses
Review of client’s evidence - obtaining, collating, indexing, cross-referencing with own statements and Prosecution's statements, summarising evidence for lead file handlers
Liaising with Court, Coroner's Office and CQC/Police/HSE or relevant regulator
Liaising with experts - instructing own experts, summarising expert evidence, serving reports
Serving Defence case statements, sentencing bundles and mitigation bundles
Drafting written submissions, following liaison with lay client/corporate client
Liaising with Insured re Prosecution's case and disclosure required
Reviewing transcripts of evidence
Organising and attending conferences & meetings, drafting note of discussion and following agreed strategy following lead lawyer’s strategy
Attendance / representation at interview under cautions
Attendance behind Counsel for trials & inquests - drafting notes of evidence, outcome and sentencing
Arranges meetings, conferences, site visits, expert appointments
Chase for transcripts and disclosure, collating the evidence
Review of medical records, postmortem reports and CCTV footage
Attending site, taking photos and drafting basic statements
Research into relevant HSE guidelines
Research into Insured's - corporate structure, their pro...
Crime & Regulatory Assistant Lawyer employer: Keoghs LLP Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a File Handler in Military Deafness, where your contributions directly impact clients' outcomes. With excellent career development opportunities and a friendly work culture, you'll thrive in an environment that values innovation and collaboration. Be part of a respected team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of clients across the UK.
