Criminal Law Trainee Paralegal
Birmingham Business Park | Full-Time | Office-Based
Company Description
Vienna Kang Advocates Ltd is a prominent niche UK law firm specialising in Criminal Defence and Road Traffic Law. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (UIN: 613068). Vienna Kang Advocates is dedicated to offering expert legal services and maintaining professional standards. The team comprises skilled professionals with a wide range of legal expertise, committed to delivering exceptional legal representation.
As a modern and dynamic firm, we embrace the latest technology and cutting-edge practices in our strive for excellence. We pride ourselves on thorough and robust defence case preparation, working hard to formulate novel points to enable us to articulate powerful and compelling submissions on behalf of those whom we represent.
We are frequently instructed to represent and defend in extremely serious cases, involving some of the most notorious crimes prosecuted in recent times and quite often cases attracting national notoriety.
Role Description
Opportunities have arisen to join Vienna Kang Advocates in a developing and training role to support the continued growth and operational excellence of the company. This is an entry-level position.
These opportunities are a strategic feature of the continued development and expansion of the specialist criminal defence team. The Trainee Paralegal shall be responsible for assisting with the preparation of legal documents, conducting legal research, reviewing documents, and supporting communication with clients and colleagues. The role also includes attending Court sessions, managing case files, and providing general administrative support.
This position shall suit an individual looking for a stable, long-term role where their expertise is relied upon and where they can further develop within a specialist and regulated sector. There are ample opportunities for development and progression for a driven individual.
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Criminal Law Trainee Paralegal at Vienna Kang Advocates, located on Birmingham Business Park in Birmingham.
Requirements
The nature of criminal defence requires considerable mental dexterity. It regularly involves working unsociable hours: evening and weekends to balance competing demands. Accordingly, this role requires an individual who is entirely committed and dedicated to criminal defence, takes pride in their work and is passionate about what they do and the results that they achieve.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Criminal Law and, in particular criminal defence.
Key Responsibilities
* Perusal, consideration and analysis of evidence
* Preparation and drafting legal documents
* Conducting legal research
* Accompany clients and Counsel in conference
* Attending Court
* Attending clients in conference within prisons
* Administrative support
Candidate Profile
* A highly organised, detail-driven, and disciplined approach
* Strong interest in Criminal Law
* Professional, reliable, and capable of working with discretion
* Committed and dedicated to career development
Additional Experience (Advantageous, but not essential)
* Experience within a legal or regulated environment
* Police Station Accreditation
Qualifications
* Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive client data responsibly
* Knowledge of legal profession processes is a plus
* Possess knowledge and understanding of Law
* Experience in Legal Document Preparation and Document Review
* Strong Communication and Research skills
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Previous experience in a legal setting is advantageous
* Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field preferred
Full training will be provided where required.
The Offer
* £25,000 gross salary per annum
* A structured and professional working environment
* The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in criminal defence
* 33 days including public holidays
* Birthday Day Off in addition to annual leave
* Pension scheme
Apply in Confidence
If you are interested in developing and forging a career in career law where you shall be able to excel, be recognised and relied upon, then we invite you to apply with a comprehensive covering letter and CV to Chloe Turner by email: or through LinkedIn.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Vienna Kang Advocates Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates.