Motor Crime Solicitor – Birmingham

About the role

This full‑time position is for a qualified solicitor specialising in motor crime. You will join a dedicated Crime & Regulatory team in Birmingham, working on a wide range of cases from road‑traffic offences to serious injury and manslaughter matters.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyse prosecution evidence and case files.
• Draft witness statements, legal submissions and defence bundles.
• Support clients throughout investigations, police station interviews and court proceedings.
• Attend police stations, courts and tribunals, including trials and inquests.
• Liaise with regulators, expert witnesses and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, gather evidence and perform legal research.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with experience in motor crime or criminal law.
• Ideal for NQ–1 PQE (6–12 months criminal experience).
• Background in legal aid or criminal defence is highly desirable.
• Excellent client‑care and communication skills.
• Resilient, calm under pressure and able to travel to police stations and courts.

Required skills

• Legal research and case preparation.
• Drafting of legal documents and court bundles.
• Case management and evidence handling.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, discussed at application stage.
• Flexible working options.
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus buy/sell days.
• Private medical insurance, cash plan and wellbeing support.
• Pension contributions (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Cycle‑to‑Work, tech, season‑ticket, gym and discount schemes.