NQ Criminal Solicitor

p 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. /p p br /p p strong Key Responsibilities /strong /p ul li Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence /li li Drafting witness statements and legal submissions /li li Advising and supporting clients throughout investigations and proceedings /li li Attending police station interviews under caution /li li Liaising with courts, regulators, experts and other stakeholders /li li Preparing defence case statements, reports and case bundles /li li Assisting with trials and inquests alongside Counsel /li li Conducting legal research and detailed case preparation /li li Attending incident sites and gathering evidence where required /li li Managing client relationships and providing clear, practical legal advice /li /ul p br /p p strong About You /strong /p p br /p p 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. /p p The role would suit an NQ–1 PQE Solicitor, ideally with 6–12 months criminal experience. /p p br /p p strong You will ideally have: /strong /p ul li Experience in criminal defence and/or motor crime /li li A background in legal aid and criminal defence is highly desirable /li li Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail /li li Confident communication and strong client care skills /li li The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure /li li A proactive and adaptable approach /li li A willingness to travel to police stations and courts when required /li /ul p br /p p strong Benefits /strong /p ul li Hybrid working /li li 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service /li li Opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days holiday /li li Private Medical Insurance /li li Healthcare Cash Plan /li li 24/7 online GP, mental health and wellbeing support /li li Cycle to Work Scheme /li li Season Ticket Loan /li li GymFlex /li li Access to online discount sites /li li Discounted membership schemes /li li Discounted attraction tickets /li li Discounts at local retail outlets /li /ul p br /p

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