Motor Crime - Solicitor

🚗 Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor – Motor Crime 📍 Birmingham 💼 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 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 ✅ 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 📩 Interested? If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can develop your legal career in a specialist field, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat. 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