Motor Crime - Solicitor
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Birmingham
Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner
Description
Birmingham
Salary: Competitive – discussed at application stage
About the Role: This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role where you’ll support cases from initial incident through to conclusion. You’ll be involved in real‑time investigations, police station attendance, and court proceedings—gaining invaluable exposure to complex, high‑stakes cases.
* Work on a diverse, high‑quality caseload
* Gain early responsibility and frontline experience
* Transition into a private practice environment
* Be part of a supportive, specialist team
* Flexible working options available
What You’ll Be Doing
* Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence
* Drafting witness statements and legal submissions
* Supporting clients through investigations and proceedingsAttending police station interviews under caution
* Liaising with courts, regulators and expert witnesses
* Preparing defence case statements, reports and bundles
* Attending trials and inquests alongside Counsel
* Conducting legal research and case preparation
* Visiting incident sites and gathering evidence
What we're looking for
* Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal law experience
* Ideal for NQ–1 PQE (with 6–12 months’ criminal experience)
* Background in legal aid/criminal defence highly desirable
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* Confident communicator with excellent client care skills
* Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable
* Willingness to travel to police stations and courts
Job Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
* Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Tech Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loan*
* Gym Flex*
* Access to Online Discount Sites
* Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
* Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
* Discounts at local retail outlets
*after successfully completing probation
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