Motor Defence Solicitor in Preston

Preston Full-Time No home office possible

Responsibility of handling your own technically complex caseload defending motoring offences arising from the use of indictable/either way and summary offence cases
Reviewing evidence and appropriately advising the client;
Advising clients on all aspects including guilty and not guilty pleas, technical and procedural issues, evidence, costs and potential penalties;
Taking detailed witness and mitigation statements from the client and any relevant witnesses;
Instructing the right experts to assist your client\’s case;
Instructing and liaising with Counsel, both at preliminary hearings and on the day of trial / sentencing hearing;
Taking and converting new enquiry calls and being able to properly advise on sentence, strategy and prices;
Maintain and develop technical knowledge of Motoring Law
Taking part in the out of hours rota for new enquiry calls (on a shared basis), currently between 5PM and 6PM weeknights (maximum 2 days/week)

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive;
Law Degree (2:2 or higher), CiLEX or equivalent;
Strong experience in all aspects motoring law, involving Exceptional Hardship, Special Reason Arguments, Not Guilty Plea and Plea of Mitigation
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System;
Experience in representing clients at the Magistrates Court