Criminal Law Paralegal – Not Just a Job. A Mission
Location:
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Salary:
To be agreed with the Right candidate based on experience
Deadline to Apply:
Friday, 10th October 2025
Jordans Solicitors LLP
is searching for a
standout Criminal Law Paralegal
to join our specialist team tackling
miscarriages of justice
and
prison law cases
. You'll work directly with
Mark Newby
, a highly experienced Miscarriage of Justice solicitor. This is your chance gain experience in fighting miscarriage of justice cases from the routine to highly challenging and complex appeals together with the opportunity to gain training in Prison Law .
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting miscarriage of justice investigations
* Meeting and interviewing Applicants and their witnesses
* Working on cases under supervision
* Attending Hearings and Conferences with Appeal Counsel
* Handling prison law matters and client visits
* Preparing casework for appeals and judicial reviews
* Working on cases that reach the
Court of Appeal
, CCRC,
Supreme Court
or even the European
Court of Human Rights
This Is Not a Role for the Ordinary
We need someone exceptional
. To secure an interview, you'll need to show us you've got something
special
—drive, resilience, and a deep commitment to justice.
Essential Requirements:
* Criminal law experience
or demonstrable passion for justice evidenced by your CV
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel for prison visits and client meetings across the UK
* Strong legal research, drafting, and communication skills
* Ability to digest large volumes of material
* Based in or with strong ties to South Yorkshire or North Yorkshire ( because our experience is that if you are relocating for further a field it will not work )
* Be able to work outside of normal office hours ( we regularly work on cases or discuss cases remotely out of office hours )
Why Jordans?
* Unique opportunity to work in Criminal Law and Miscarriage of Justice Cases
* Be part of a firm that's
investing in AI and innovation
* Flexible working ( this is not a remote job opportunity but we can allow some flexible working )
* Further your career progression
* Make a genuine impact in people's lives
Ready to take on the extraordinary?
Apply by Friday, 10th October 2025
Send your CV and cover letter to:
. In your covering letter answer the question :
Why I am no ordinary candidate
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