Assistant Lawyer

Assistant Lawyer Salary: £49,528- £58,268 pa Location: London Hybrid (2 days per week minimum office attendance) Contract: Fixed term contract (12 months with possibility of extension) Hours: Full time The General Dental Council (GDC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating dental professionals in the UK. We have an exciting opportunity in our In-house Legal Services Team for lawyers to join the team. Our Assistant Lawyers conduct a high-volume caseload of the Council s fitness to practise cases, including those referred to the Interim Orders Committee, and ensure cases are prepared for presentation before one of the GDC s statutory committees in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role: Conduct a high volume of fitness to practise cases, including interview order hearings, and associated Court proceedings, under the supervision of the Senior Lawyers. Draft detailed case plans, estimating the resources and time required to prepare for a hearing, and determining the evidence required to support a case. Undertake effective case and cost management in accordance with team procedures. Conduct witness interviews and statement drafting and identifying and supporting vulnerable witnesses. Instruct and liaise with appropriately experienced Counsel and experts in the preparation and presentation of cases. Maintain accurate and secure case files and records using case management systems and processes. Prepare case papers, including hearing bundles and submissions, and ..... full job details .....