Motor Defence Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Motor Defence Solicitor to handle complex cases in Preston. Candidates must have a law degree and experience in motoring law, with excellent communication skills. The role offers a negotiable salary, free parking, staff discounts, and a company pension. A proactive and detail-oriented approach is essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Free Parking

Staff Discounts

Company Pension

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Casual Dress (Friday)

Qualifications

• Strong experience in motoring law, including Exceptional Hardship and Not Guilty Pleas.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience in representing clients at the Magistrates Court.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex caseloads defending motoring offences.
• Review evidence and advise clients on pleas and penalties.
• Instruct experts and liaise with Counsel.

Skills

Strong experience in motoring law

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Team player

Strong IT skills

Education

Law Degree (2:2 or higher)

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Motor Defence Solicitor to join my clients team in their Preston offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility of handling your own technically complex caseload defending motoring offences arising from the use of indictable/either way and summary offence cases
• Reviewing evidence and appropriately advising the client
• Advising clients on all aspects including guilty and not guilty pleas, technical and procedural issues, evidence, costs and potential penalties
• Taking detailed witness and mitigation statements from the client and any relevant witnesses
• Instructing the right experts to assist your client's case
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel, both at preliminary hearings and on the day of trial / sentencing hearing
• Taking and converting new enquiry calls and being able to properly advise on sentence, strategy and prices
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of Motoring Law
• Taking part in the out of hours rota for new enquiry calls (on a shared basis), currently between 5PM and 7PM weeknights (maximum 2 days/week)

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Law Degree (2:2 or higher), CiLEX or equivalent
• Strong experience in all aspects motoring law, involving Exceptional Hardship, Special Reason Arguments, Not Guilty Plea and Plea of Mitigation
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
• Experience in representing clients at the Magistrates Court
• Excellent communication skills and to deal with clients appropriately and sensitively
• Proactive approach to solving problems and identifying issuesHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Team Player; and Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems
• Must have full driving licence

Benefits and Remuneration

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
• Free Parking
• Staff Discounts
• Company Pension
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Casual Dress (Friday)

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful