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Motor Defence Solicitor

Job Posted: 39 minutes ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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

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