Criminal Solicitor - Motor crime - Casualty Department

Criminal Solicitor (Motor)

Salary: 45-55k per annum + benefits

Location: Leeds (our Client is known for their flexible working policies)

About our Client:

We are working with a leading law firm, to recruit a Criminal Solicitor, experienced in motor related crime, based in Leeds. They are an ambitious, independent, national law firm which genuinely does things differently with a forward thinking innovative approach.

Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector. The firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK's 20 largest motor insurers in specialist areas such as counter fraud, large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs and credit hire. They have recently expanded into the provision of commercial legal services and litigation providing solutions to a wide range of corporate and SME clients.

They are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. They offer flexible working and have a relaxed dress code, you can be yourself at work. They offer hybrid working and flexible working hours for all.

Position:

Our Client acts for fleet and personal lines policy holders, insurers, brokers and corporate clients in all types of defence motor work from fatal accident - dangerous driving, careless driving cases to routine motoring offences in either the Magistrates Court or Crown Court.

They have ambitious plans to grow their highly experienced team. Known as experts in their field the team also have other lines of expertise in broader criminal and regulatory cases involving accidents at work such as Police led Corporate Manslaughter cases, HSE, EHO prosecutions and other Government regulatory bodies. It is an excellent opportunity to make an impact as they continue to grow and develop both motor crime and broader regulatory defence work.

They're looking for a confident motor crime defence solicitor assured in dealing with the whole investigation, evidence gathering and interview process, attending and representing clients at police interviews under caution in connection to drug/drink driving, dangerous driving and fatal/serious injury collisions.

What will you be doing?

You will be working within a team and have a mix of your own caseload as well as assisting partners on other complex cases. Our client prides themselves on making an impact through providing excellence in all aspects of their work and service to their clients.

There is a great team ethos and they encourage their people to be involved in various team and firm wide initiatives, centred on personal development and wellbeing, not just the work they do. For instance, there are opportunities to be part of the engagement committee, attend client events and participate in charity and volunteering opportunities.

Why Join Our Client?

• Work with a dynamic and forward-thinking firm.
• Contribute to and shape the future of the business as they continue with their expansion

What's in it for you?

Our client offers hybrid working and flexible working hours.

They are always looking to recognise and reward their people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll have access to, as part of the team:

• 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with long service
• Private healthcare provision
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Season ticket loans
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Flu vouchers
• Bonus scheme
• Discount Hub