Motor Crime Solicitor

Overview

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The Role

The Role

Currently working with a specialist legal team known for its expertise in criminal and regulatory defence, particularly in motor-related offences. As the team continues to grow, they’re looking to appoint a Lawyer to support on a caseload ranging from minor road traffic offences to serious injury, dangerous driving, and manslaughter cases.

In this role, you\'ll be supporting a senior lawyer by helping to investigate incidents, take witness statements, attend interviews under caution, and assist with the case through to resolution. The position involves direct client interaction, working closely with regulators, police, and experts, and attending both court hearings and inquests.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor with 6–12 months’ experience in criminal defence, or someone from a legal aid background looking to move into private practice.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal defence experience
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing complex evidence
• Excellent communication skills and client empathy
• Comfortable attending court hearings, inquests, and interviews under caution
• Able to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Familiar with working under regulatory frameworks such as SRA Standards & Regulations
• Confident in using case management systems and drafting detailed legal documents
• A proactive team player with a flexible, results-focused approach

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities to attend court, inquests, and regulatory interviews
• Exposure to high-quality, serious motor crime and regulatory cases
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant – INDARF

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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