Motor Crime Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in legal roles is seeking a Lawyer in Birmingham. This position involves supporting a senior lawyer with a focus on criminal and regulatory defence. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with relevant experience and will benefit from hybrid working arrangements and ongoing training. Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• NQ Solicitor with 6–12 months’ experience in criminal defence or legal aid background.
• Experience reviewing complex evidence.
• Client empathy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior lawyer by investigating incidents.
• Take witness statements and assist with case resolution.
• Attend court hearings and inquests.

Skills

Motor crime or criminal defence experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable attending court hearings

Highly organised and detail-focused

Familiar with regulatory frameworks

Confident in using case management systems

Proactive team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

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The Role

The Role

Currently working with a specialist legal team known for its expertise in criminal and regulatory defence, particularly in motor-related offences. As the team continues to grow, they’re looking to appoint a Lawyer to support on a caseload ranging from minor road traffic offences to serious injury, dangerous driving, and manslaughter cases.

In this role, you\'ll be supporting a senior lawyer by helping to investigate incidents, take witness statements, attend interviews under caution, and assist with the case through to resolution. The position involves direct client interaction, working closely with regulators, police, and experts, and attending both court hearings and inquests.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor with 6–12 months’ experience in criminal defence, or someone from a legal aid background looking to move into private practice.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal defence experience
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing complex evidence
• Excellent communication skills and client empathy
• Comfortable attending court hearings, inquests, and interviews under caution
• Able to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Familiar with working under regulatory frameworks such as SRA Standards & Regulations
• Confident in using case management systems and drafting detailed legal documents
• A proactive team player with a flexible, results-focused approach

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities to attend court, inquests, and regulatory interviews
• Exposure to high-quality, serious motor crime and regulatory cases
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant – INDARF

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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