Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Criminal Motor Defence

DAC Beachcroft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive for its Criminal Motor Defence team. The role involves providing legal representation to drivers under investigation for serious offenses, managing caseloads, and contributing to firm strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of criminal litigation experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional funding opportunities

Social events

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in criminal litigation.
• Police station accredited Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience representing drivers in road traffic offences preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to drivers under investigation.
• Handle indictable/either way and summary offence cases.
• Manage financial aspects of own caseload.
• Maintain awareness of firm’s strategies and plans.

Skills

Legal representation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Client KPI adherence

Team collaboration

Job description

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Criminal Motor Defence

Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote - England and Wales

Description

We are looking for a Solicitor/ Chartered Legal Executive to join our Criminal Motor Defence team which is a recognised market leader in the criminal representation of drivers involved in serious motoring offences. Clients range from professional drivers to individual motorists.

What you will do?

• Provide legal representation to drivers who are under police investigation or facing prosecution for serious and fatal road traffic offences;
• Handle indictable/either way and summary offence cases;
• Provide advice and assistance at inquests related to fatal road traffic collisions;
• Day to day responsibilities will include analysing and advising upon evidence, attending police interviews, briefing counsel, reporting to insurer clients, interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements;
• Responsible for financial management of own caseload, to include regular billing;
• Working to productivity and fee income targets, as well as client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
• Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols;
• Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience;
• Exercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files;
• Build an awareness of the Firm's other services. Build effective internal and external networks;
• Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans;
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols.

Who you are

• Experienced and knowledgeable Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - police station accredited and with at least 3 years’ experience gained in criminal litigation.
• Experience in representing drivers charged with road traffic offences preferrable.
• Previous experience in personal injury preferable though not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to deal appropriately and sensitively with drivers involved in serious and fatal road traffic accidents.
• Meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income.
• Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems.
• Willingness to work out of hours where required to attend police stations.
• Ability to work to productivity and fee income targets, as well as client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and adherence to strict quality working standards; and Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with both senior and junior colleagues across different locations and practice groups is essential.
• Must have full driving licence and be prepared to travel.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!