Motor Crime - Solicitor

Davies Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Care Cash Plan

WeCare 24/7

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection

Pension 5%/3%

Cycle to Work

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts Merlin Attractions

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Davies Group in Birmingham seeks a qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal law experience to join its Crime & Regulatory Team. You’ll handle a diverse caseload, attend police stations, and work toward private practice pathways, collaborating with leading counsel and experts.

The role offers early responsibility, real-time investigations exposure, and a supportive team environment with flexible working options. Applications welcomed from NQ to 1 PQE candidates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal law experience.
• NQ-1 PQE with 6–12 months criminal experience.
• Experience in legal aid/criminal defence highly desirable.
• Strong organisation and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Review prosecution evidence and draft statements and submissions.
• Support clients through investigations and court proceedings.
• Attend police stations and liaise with courts and witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare defence material.
• Visit incident sites and gather evidence for cases.

Skills

Motor crime experience

Criminal defence experience

Excellent client care

Job description

Motor Crime - Solicitor

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner

Description

Birmingham

Salary: Competitive - discussed at application stage

Are you a criminal law Solicitor ready to take the next step into private practice? Join our specialist Crime & Regulatory Team and work alongside Tim Ingram on a broad range of motor crime cases—from road traffic offences through to dangerous driving, serious injury and manslaughter matters.

About the Role: This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll support cases from initial incident through to conclusion. You’ll be involved in real-time investigations, police station attendance, and court proceedings—gaining invaluable exposure to complex, high-stakes cases

• Work on a diverse, high-quality caseload
• Gain early responsibility and frontline experience
• Transition into a private practice environment
• Be part of a supportive, specialist team
• Flexible working options available

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence
• Drafting witness statements and legal submissions
• Supporting clients through investigations and proceedings
• Attending police station interviews under caution
• Liaising with courts, regulators and expert witnesses
• Preparing defence case statements, reports and bundles
• Attending trials and inquests alongside Counsel
• Conducting legal research and case preparation
• Visiting incident sites and gathering evidence

What we're looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal law experience
• Ideal for NQ-1 PQE (with 6-12 months' criminal experience)
• Background in legal aid/criminal defence highly desirable
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent client care skills
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable
• Willingness to travel to police stations and courts

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 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 Plan
• WeCare - 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 wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation

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