Motor Crime - Solicitor

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs
£38,000–£55,000

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Department: Legal

Location: Birmingham

Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor – Motor Crime

Salary: Competitive – discussed at application stage

Are you a criminal law Solicitor ready to take the next step into private practice ? Join our specialist Crime & Regulatory Team and work alongside Tim Ingram on a broad range of motor crime cases — from road traffic offences through to dangerous driving, serious injury and manslaughter matters .

About the Role

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role where you’ll support cases from initial incident through to conclusion . You’ll be involved in real‑time investigations , police station attendance, and court proceedings—gaining invaluable exposure to complex, high‑stakes cases.

Why Join Us

  • Work on a diverse, high-quality caseload
  • Gain early responsibility and frontline experience
  • Transition into a private practice environment
  • Be part of a supportive, specialist team
  • Flexible working options available

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Reviewing and analysing prosecution evidence
  • Drafting witness statements and legal submissions
  • Supporting clients through investigations and proceedings
  • Attending police station interviews under caution
  • Liaising with courts, regulators and expert witnesses
  • Preparing defence case statements, reports and bundles
  • Attending trials and inquests alongside Counsel
  • Conducting legal research and case preparation
  • Visiting incident sites and gathering evidence

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Solicitor with motor crime or criminal law experience
  • Ideal for NQ–1 PQE (with 6–12 months’ criminal experience)
  • Background in legal aid/criminal defence highly desirable
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with excellent client care skills
  • Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable
  • Willingness to travel to police stations and courts

Job Benefits

  • Davies Incentive Plan
  • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
  • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
  • Simply Health Care Cash Plan
  • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
  • Death in Service
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
  • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Tech Scheme*
  • Season Ticket Loan*
  • Gym Flex*
  • Access to Online Discount Sites
  • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
  • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
  • Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation

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