Regulatory & Health and Safety Lawyer

OverviewConsidering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Department: LegalEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: ManchesterDescriptionThe Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor will assist Partners, David Rainey and Nick Gianferrari, in dealing with predominantly regulatory, health & safety cases and inquest work often from the day of the incident, investigating the incident circumstances and assisting with the case through to resolution. 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, post mortem 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 and ExpertiseA qualified Solicitor, with at least 1 year’s experience in crime health & safety, regulatory or care home inquest experience. xpwpeyx An 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 frameworkRef: DAV-0168BenefitsDavies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets*after successfully completing probation#J-18808-Ljbffr