22nd September, 2026
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced motor defence solicitor to join their team based in the Preston area.
JOB DETAILS
- PAY RATE: Negotiable depending on experience
- WORK TYPE: Permanent
- WORK PATTERN: Full Time
- LOCATION: Preston
JOB ROLE
Motor defence solicitor
JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
- 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)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:
- 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
- Excellent communication skills and to deal with clients appropriately and sensitively
- Proactive approach to solving problems and identifying issues
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Team Player; and
- Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems
- Must have full driving licence
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Josh Savage at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
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