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NQ Criminal Solicitor
- birmingham, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £32 - £42 Per Hour
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 your 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