About this role
The Assistant Lawyer will assist Keoghs' 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 predominantly deal with motor crime, nursing/care sector and health & safety (insurer and private client) cases. This particular 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. Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence Drafting witness and insured statements Gathering, reviewing and organising evidence for lead lawyers Liaising with Courts, Coroners, the CQC, Police, HSE and other regulators Instructing experts and managing expert evidence Preparing Defence Case Statements, sentencing bundles and mitigation bundles Drafting written submissions and correspondence Liaising with clients regarding disclosure and case strategy Reviewing transcripts, medical records, post-mortem reports and CCTV footage Organising and attending meetings, conferences and interviews under caution Supporting Counsel at trials, inquests and hearings Coordinating site visits, expert appointments and witness attendance Preparing and serving hearing and trial bundles Undertaking legal, regulatory and HSE-related research Conducting site investigations and drafting factual statements Maintaining compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct