Position Description

A respected law firm in Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced solicitor with a strong background in motoring law and criminal defence, looking to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a Criminal Defence Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload, focusing on motoring offences and providing expert legal representation. The successful candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor with experience in a client-facing role and a track record of running their own caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of motoring law cases, including both guilty and not guilty pleas.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients, ensuring a high level of client care.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adapting to daily tasks and managing multiple cases under pressure.
• Support out-of-hours issues on a rotational basis (telephone support only), covering one evening per week (5-8 pm) or one weekend day/evening (10 am-7 pm).

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE as a Qualified Solicitor, with a focus on criminal defence and motoring offences.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently in a high-pressure setting.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Flexibility to cover out-of-hours support on a rotational basis.
• at least 1 year’s experience in motoring law, with the ability to handle both guilty and not guilty pleas.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working options after probation.
• A range of additional benefits and opportunities for career development.

If you are a proactive, resilient solicitor with a passion for criminal defence and motoring law, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to work in a respected firm where your skills and dedication will be highly valued.

To apply, please submit your details via the contact page, or contact Justine Stevens on LinkedIn

Job Benefits

The firm offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus scheme, hybrid working options after probation, a range of additional benefits and opportunities for career development.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ PQE as a Qualified Solicitor, with a focus on criminal defence and motoring offences.