Motor Defence Solicitor

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Job specification:

* 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 6PM weeknights (maximum 2 days/week)

Person Specification

Desirable Requirements:

* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
* Law Degree (2:2 or higher), CiLEX or equivalent
* Strong experience in motoring law
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
* Team Player; and
* Strong IT skills

Work remotely

* No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.
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Location:
Preston
Job Type:
FullTime

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