Job Description
Criminal Paralegal – Manchester
Are you an ambitious Criminal Defence Paralegal, looking to gain high-end experience gaining exposure to gritty Criminal Defence matters?
A leading Legal500 Law Firm is looking to expand its Manchester office to welcome a passionate Criminal Defence Paralegal into its high-performing team.
The role:
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* Within the role you will assist the wider team on Criminal matters, from initial arrest through to Crown Court proceedings
* You will carry out a wide scope of legal administrative duties from diary management, scheduling Counsel, liaising with Counsel and Judges, legal research etc
* Attend Court appearances in both Magistrates and Crown Court
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Requirements:
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* You will have a strong academic background, having achieved LLB and ideally LPC
* You will have previous experience as a Paralegal focussing on Criminal Defence
* Ideally, you will be an accredited Police Station Representative, although this is not a pre-requisite
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In return, you can expect:
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1. Competitive salary
2. Hybrid working policy – 2 days working from home each week
3. Generous annual leave + birthday off!
4. Pension scheme | Private medical cover | healthcare cash plan