Paralegal – Crime Team City Office
We are seeking a diligent and empathetic Criminal Law Paralegal to join our Criminal Law team in our City office. This role involves handling cases involving criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters.
Your Profile
* Excellent communication skills.
* Sincere commitment to supporting clients through challenging legal proceedings.
* Proven ability in managing cases related to criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the capacity to establish rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
We Expect The Ideal Candidate To
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Conduct thorough initial consultations with clients to gather information regarding their legal matters and personal circumstances.
* Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to bolster case preparation and strategy formulation.
* Coordinate with clients, opposing parties, and relevant professionals involved in cases to collect evidence and exchange information.
* Manage case files meticulously, ensuring accuracy and organisation of all documentation.
* Assist in scheduling court hearings and meetings, on behalf of clients.
* Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings as necessary, taking notes and assisting with case presentation.
* Uphold confidentiality and adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines consistently.
What We Are Seeking
* Candidate capable of adapting quickly to the role.
* Familiarity with legal aid processes.
* Previous experience in a legal environment, preferably in criminal law.
* Ideally, a candidate will have police station accreditation or be committed to obtaining it in the near future.
Working With Us
We offer continuous training and support to foster your professional growth as a valued member of our dynamic and expanding team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with modern IT to enable proficient work. The team works on a hybrid basis, with a split of office and remote work, trusting everyone to meet targets and deadlines.
Employee Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Pension scheme with employer contribution.
* Administrative support.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Colleague support for case coverage.
* Supervision and mentorship.
* Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
* Bi‑annual social events.
* Additional perks and benefits.
* Competitive training packages.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service.
We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.
We are a distinguished multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognized for excellence across various legal domains.
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