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Job title: Criminal Defence Solicitor
Salary: Negotiable (Depending on experience)
Location: Salford
Hours: 35 hours per week/Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a flexible 1-hour lunch break
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Established in 2000, this prestigious firm of specialist driving offence solicitors and motoring solicitors has contributed to shaping the way motoring law has evolved. Being at the leading edge of the law, with integrity being absolute paramount, this is known as the firm at the forefront of motoring law, particularly with regards to alcohol and drug related allegations in England and Wales.
Your day to day:
*Provide comprehensive legal advice to the client
*Undertake thorough case analysis in order to construct a robust defence
*Conduct legal research to stay up to date with relevant legislation which may impact your clients cases.
*Collating, analysing and publishing data relating to performance, enabling a process of constant self-reflection and improvement.
*Liaise with professional experts and Barristers
*Adhere to our ethical standards of legal professionalism, client confidentiality, acting in the best interest of the client, and upholding the professional rules and codes of conduct.
Ideal Applicant:
*Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE; and
*Law Degree (2:2 or higher), CiLEX or equivalent.
*Calm, innovative, commercially aware and professional
*Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude, and the ability to be empathetic, approachable and non-judgmental of our clients and their allegations.
*Ability to be adaptable to changing circumstances and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
*Minimum 1 years' experience in motoring law and defending motoring offences
*Minimum 1 years' experience using Proclaim (or a similar case management system)
*Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills
*Confident with Outlook, Word and Excel
What's in it for you?
*No court work (Office based), or requirement for police station attendances
*Sociable hours
*Secure long-term future with the firm
*Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
*Onsite gym
*Free onsite parking
*Option to enjoy hybrid working (subject to passing your probation)
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