Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced motor defence solicitor to join their team based in the Preston area. JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: Negotiable depending on experience
WORK TYPE: Permanent
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: Preston
JOB ROLE
Motor defence solicitor
JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
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)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:
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
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Josh Savage at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
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