Private Crime - Solicitor

Clayton Legal

  • Merseyside
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
An established and highly regarded law firm specialising in motoring offence representation across England and Wales is seeking a talented solicitor to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong criminal law experience who is looking to work in a high-quality private practice environment, handling exclusively private client work with no legal aid involvement.This is a chance to work in a niche, high-profile area of criminal law, building your own client base and developing expertise in motoring defence.What’s on Offer
  • Exposure to a high-calibre, private client caseload
  • Opportunities to develop your own client following
  • Supportive and professional team environment
  • Competitive salary reflective of experience and seniority
  • Focused practice with no legal aid work, allowing concentration on complex, high-value cases
The Role
  • Represent clients charged with motoring offences across England and Wales
  • Provide expert advice and guidance, ensuring the best possible outcomes
  • Manage your own caseload, including strategic planning of defence and advocacy
  • Contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence and high success rates
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Strong criminal law experience, particularly in contentious or advocacy-focused work
  • Excellent client-handling and communication skills
  • Ambition to build expertise in motoring law and develop a private client practice
  • A professional and commercial approach to case management
This role is ideal for solicitors looking to move into a specialist, high-quality private practice where their criminal law skills will be fully utilised and recognised.

Clayton Legal