Job Description
Motor Defence SolicitorMy client, a long established and highly regarded criminal defence solicitors is seeking to add to their team by recruiting an experienced Motor Defence Solicitor.This is an excellent opportunity for an outcome focussed and driven defence solicitor to manage a complex and rewarded caseload of motor defence work. Based in South Lancashire, the role will cover cases UK wide however predominantly in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire courts. This is not a duty solicitor position.Specific responsibilities include:
* 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 clients 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 6PM weeknights (maximum 2 days/week)
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements for the role:
* 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 issues.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Team Player.
* Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems
* Must have full driving licence.
In return you will benefit from a competitive basic salary and bonus structure which would see the successful candidate earning in excess of £50,000. Additionally, a consistent supply of good quality cases and excellent working conditions.Applications are currently being reviewed so apply today for immediate consideration.
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