NQ Criminal Solicitor

KERV Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Buy/sell up to 3 days' holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Online GP support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

GymFlex

Discounts at local outlets

Discounted attraction tickets

Discounted membership schemes

Access to online discount sites

Job summary

KERV Legal is seeking an Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join its Crime & Regulatory Team in Birmingham. You'll work with experienced lawyers on motor crime matters, from road offences to manslaughter, gaining varied experience and client exposure.

The role is suitable for an NQ-1 PQE Solicitor with 6–12 months criminal experience, offering hybrid working and a clear path for development in this specialist field.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with criminal law or motor crime experience.
• NQ-1 PQE Solicitor to 6–12 months criminal experience is desirable.
• Experience in criminal defence and/or motor crime is essential.
• Background in legal aid and criminal defence is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and solid client-care skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to police stations and courts when required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence.
• Drafting witness statements and legal submissions.
• Advising and supporting clients during investigations and proceedings.
• Attending police station interviews under caution.
• Liaising with courts, regulators, experts and stakeholders.
• Preparing defence statements, reports and case bundles.
• Assisting with trials and inquests alongside Counsel.
• Conducting legal research and detailed case preparation.
• Attending incident sites and gathering evidence as needed.
• Managing client relationships and providing clear, practical legal advice.

Skills

Criminal defence

Motor crime

Legal aid

Client care

Attention to detail

Communication

Calm under pressure

Travel flexibility

Education

Solicitor qualification

Criminal law experience

Job description

A well-established law firm is looking for an Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join its specialist Crime & Regulatory Team in Birmingham. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on a varied caseload of motor crime matters, ranging from road traffic offences through to dangerous driving, serious injury and manslaughter cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence
• Drafting witness statements and legal submissions
• Advising and supporting clients throughout investigations and proceedings
• Attending police station interviews under caution
• Liaising with courts, regulators, experts and other stakeholders
• Preparing defence case statements, reports and case bundles
• Assisting with trials and inquests alongside Counsel
• Conducting legal research and detailed case preparation
• Attending incident sites and gathering evidence where required
• Managing client relationships and providing clear, practical legal advice

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor with criminal law and/or motor crime experience who is keen to develop your career within this specialist area.

The role would suit an NQ-1 PQE Solicitor, ideally with 6-12 months' criminal experience.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in criminal defence and/or motor crime
• A background in legal aid and criminal defence is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and strong client care skills
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• A willingness to travel to police stations and courts when required

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days' holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 24/7 online GP, mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• GymFlex
• Access to online discount sites
• Discounted membership schemes
• Discounted attraction tickets
• Discounts at local retail outlets