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 issuesHigh 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
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