Motor Crime Solicitor – Private Practice Elite Experience

Keoghs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Job summary

Keoghs in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join the motor crime team. The role involves handling a diverse motor crime caseload from initial incident through to conclusion, including real-time investigations, police station attendance and court proceedings.

Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with motor crime or criminal law experience, with NQ–1 PQE and exposure to criminal defence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal law experience.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel to police stations and courts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Keoghs in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join the motor crime team. The role involves handling a diverse motor crime caseload from initial incident through to conclusion, including real-time investigations, police station attendance and court proceedings.

Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with motor crime or criminal law experience, with NQ–1 PQE and exposure to criminal defence.