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NQ Criminal Solicitor

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Midlands (County)

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A well-established law firm is looking for an Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join its specialist Crime & Regulatory Team in Birmingham. You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers on a varied caseload of motor crime matters, ranging from road traffic offences through to dangerous driving, serious injury and manslaughter cases.

Key Responsibilities

  * Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence

  * Drafting witness statements and legal submissions

  * Advising and supporting clients throughout investigations and proceedings

  * Attending police station interviews under caution

  * Liaising with courts, regulators, experts and other stakeholders

  * Preparing defence case statements, reports and case bundles

  * Assisting with trials and inquests alongside Counsel

  * Conducting legal research and detailed case preparation

  * Attending incident sites and gathering evidence where required

  * Managing client relationships and providing clear, practical legal advice

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor with criminal law and/or motor crime experience who is keen to develop their career within this specialist area.

The role would suit an NQ–1 PQE Solicitor, ideally with 6–12 months' criminal experience.

You will ideally have:

  * Experience in criminal defence and/or motor crime

  * A background in legal aid and criminal defence is highly desirable

  * Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

  * Confident communication and strong client care skills

  * The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

  * A proactive and adaptable approach

  * A willingness to travel to police stations and courts when required

Benefits

  * Hybrid working

  * 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service

  * Opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days' holiday

  * Private Medical Insurance

  * Healthcare Cash Plan

  * 24/7 online GP, mental health and wellbeing support

  * Cycle to Work Scheme

  * Season Ticket Loan

  * GymFlex

  * Access to online discount sites

  * Discounted membership schemes

  * Discounted attraction tickets

  * Discounts at local retail outlets

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