Criminal Defence Solicitor
Manchester – £37,000
Criminal Defence SolicitorLocation: Manchester (Hybrid post-probation)
Salary: Negotiable (based on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (35 hours per week)
A leading UK law firm specialising in motoring criminal defence is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor for their Manchester office. The firm is well-regarded for its expertise in serious motoring offences, offering high-quality legal representation to private clients (no legal aid). The role involves focusing on motoring defence, serious civil litigation, and prosecutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice and build robust defences for clients.
- Manage your own caseload and liaise with barristers.
- Instruct external counsel for court hearings and collaborate on legal strategy.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws.
- Participate in out-of-hours phone support on a rotational basis.
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in motoring law or a similar field, handling your own caseload.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and IT skills.
- Experience with Proclaim or similar case management systems.
- A proactive, client-focused attitude with attention to detail.
- Competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, onsite gym, free parking, and more.
- Relocation support (if applicable).
Salary dep on experience
Ryan joined Douglas Scott in 2018 having previously worked as a Sales Operations Manager. He specialises in Private Practice recruitment in the North West and recruits from Legal Assistant level up to Partnership level, and works with a range of small regional practices, boutique firms and larger national and international practices. Ryan works with well-established departments as well as with firms which are keen to diversify into new areas of law.
"Ryan was obviously very knowledgeable about the role I was looking for and secured an interview within 24 hours. He was helpful and keen I felt I was in good hands."
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Criminal Law - General
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £37,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 970507
