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 issues • High 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