Company Description
Forrest Williams is an award-winning
boutique criminal defence firm, ranked in the Legal 500 for our nationwide work across the whole of England and Wales.
We provide outstanding client care, ensuring clients receive the best preparation and advocacy. Our experienced team attends Police station interviews and Court with clients.
Full Job Description
As an experienced criminal law paralegal, you will already be familiar with all areas of criminal and motoring law and will be experienced in:
* preparing Proofs of Evidence and witness statements
* reviewing evidence and accessing case law
* speaking to prospective clients and advising about their cases
* contacting the courts, CPS, police and other organisations
* Rule 39 correspondence and engaging with individuals in prison
* preparing Briefs to Counsel and instructing barristers, together with liaising with counsel's clerks
You will thrive under pressure and be fully able to use your initiative. You will be efficient with your time and a great team player.
Our work sees us assist people during the hardest challenges of their lives. Our cases are stressful and emotional, and you will be used to this pressure and able to manage it.
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Unlimited paid holidays
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mansfield, NG18 2AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person