Paralegal - Reg SHE Job at DAC Beachcroft (Belfast)

Job Description

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Belfast Regulatory SHE Advisory Team. We currently employ over 30 specialist lawyers in our Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team, one of the largest in the UK. The team operates from a number of key locations, including Belfast, where we are looking to expand due to client and case demands. The Team advise insurers and corporate clients in relation to investigations and prosecutions by a wide range of regulators including the Police, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Inquests and Local Authorities. We deal with all aspects of advice and defence. We are currently instructed in a number of high profile cases and investigations.

Job Responsibility

Work on a varied and interesting caseload (including Magistrate, Crown, County Court and High Court matters) and develop technical expertise in health and safety, criminal motor defence, civil proceedings, as well as other aspects of regulatory law
Be based in or about Belfast to assist the SHE team on matters including research tasks and case management in both advisory and defence work encompassing a range of regulatory issues
Develop court experience, assisting fee earners at inquests and trials or other hearings in Court
Develop experience at all stages of a regulatory case from initial incident through to conclusion of prosecution
Prepare case papers for court bundles and instructions to counsel and expert, as well as assisting fee earners in the arrangement of hearings, attending consultations, taking witness statements, attending site inspections and the instruction of experts
Keep case management systems and diaries updated with diary dates as required by the case
Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Support marketing and business development activity within the team, including assisting with meeting clients, attending training sessions and marketing events, as well as assisting with the publishing of regulatory updates to our client base

Requirements

Capable and knowledgeable Paralegal
Previous experience in regulatory/criminal work preferable though not essential
Excellent research skills
Confident oral and written communication skills and an ability to deal appropriately and sensitively with people involved in fatal and/or severe accidents
Meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income
Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems
Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate
Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
Willingness to work out of hours where required to provide support to the team and potentially on site visits
Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail
Team oriented
IT literate with good knowledge of Word and Excel
Knowledge/previous experience of a case management system is preferred as are good keyboard skills
Hold a full driving licence and be prepared to travel
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Nice to have

Previous experience in regulatory/criminal work
Knowledge/previous experience of a case management system
Good keyboard skills

What we offer

High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
Private medical insurance
Income protection insurance
Discounted gym membership
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

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