Job Title: Paralegal Location: Hounslow Salary: £22,000 - £28,000 per annum dependent on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Company: Evan Moore Solicitors is an innovative, market-leading law firm who specialise in criminal defence. Based in modern offices in Hounslow. The Role: A Paralegal is required to join our fast-growing business that provides a fast and effective service to our clients. You will be expected to run a mixed case load ranging from minor offences to more complex and serious offences ranging fromviolent offences, rape, drug offences, murder etc. Key Objectives Comply with all service levels and ensuring client's receive the best possible service, whilst assisting the rest of the team in doing the same. Responsibilities Preparing court cases Handling multiple caseloads Ability to take detailed instructions on very complex cases Liaising with clients counsel and courts Communicating clearly and effectively under pressure in fast-paced legal environments Meeting Tight Deadlines Making and answering telephone calls Implementing actions prompted by daily diary Supporting other members of the team Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Knowledge: Preferably, but not essential, experience of criminal defence Skills: Ability to organise and prioritise work in situations that can include time pressure, interruptions and other causes of stress Computer literacy and keyboard skills Good communication, both written and oral Being able to work on own initiative and to retain a sense of humour in times of pressure Ability to build and develop good relationships with clients, counsel and courts Must have a keen interest in Criminal Litigation Benefits: bonus Employee private pension scheme. Regular staff events Employee Assistance/Training Programme NO AGENCIES Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Criminal Defence, GDL, LPC, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, may also be considered for this role.