Motor Offence Solicitor

Preston – £35,000

Motoring Offences Solicitor
Location: Preston
Salary: Competitive
Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for defending clients facing motoring offences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist team known for its technical expertise, high-quality client service, and dynamic working environment. The role offers a varied and stimulating caseload with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.
  
The Role:
You’ll be responsible for managing your own caseload of technically complex motoring offence matters, covering a wide range of summary, either-way, and indictable cases. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Defending clients charged with motoring offences, providing expert legal advice at all stages of proceedings.
• Advising clients on plea options, technical defences, procedural strategy, sentencing implications, costs, and potential penalties.
• Reviewing prosecution evidence and preparing effective defence strategies.
• Taking detailed witness and mitigation statements to support client cases.
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel for preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing.
• Instructing expert witnesses where appropriate to strengthen defence cases.
• Managing client expectations with clarity, confidence, and empathy.
• Handling new client enquiries, providing clear advice on strategy, potential outcomes, and pricing.
• Participating in the out-of-hours enquiry rota (shared responsibility, max 2 evenings per week, between 5PM–7PM).
• Keeping up to date with changes in motoring legislation and maintaining strong technical knowledge of the field.

  
What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience in handling motoring law cases (summary and indictable/either way).
• Excellent legal knowledge and practical understanding of road traffic offences.
• Strong client communication and advisory skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and Counsel.
• Experience in preparing for and attending hearings and trials.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development and enquiry handling.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload under pressure.
• Commitment to providing high-quality client care and legal representation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and technically skilled motoring offence specialist to take the next step in their career. To apply, please send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394 for a confidential discussion.