Complex Crime Paralegal

Confidential; West of England, Bath; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

Private medical healthcare

Discretionary Christmas leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Confidential firm in Bristol seeks a Complex Crime Paralegal or Legal Assistant to support Solicitors and Advocates in preparing cases for court. The role involves handling criminal casework, drafting documents, and providing high levels of client care.

Hybrid working is available after training, with a focus on meticulous file management, legal research, and efficient diary control to meet Lexcel standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Solicitors or legal representatives is advantageous.
• Experience handling criminal casework is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Solicitors and Advocates with case preparation and filing.
• Manage a caseload under supervision of litigators.
• Draft correspondence to clients, courts and third parties.
• Apply for Legal Aid and other case funding where appropriate.
• Take client instructions and prepare statements, applications and other documents.
• Maintain diary management and ensure Court Orders are complied with.
• Ensure accurate time recording and case management records.
• Undertake legal research and assist with expert instructions as needed.
• Provide high standard of client care.

Skills

Case preparation

Caseload management

Legal drafting

Client care

IT literacy

Time management

Tools

CCDCS

Job description

My client is recruiting for a Complex Crime Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their Bristol team.

The successful candidate will assist Solicitors and Advocates in preparing cases for court. The firm have over 15 national offices that comprised of more than 250 members of staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting Solicitors and legal representatives with case preparation
• Managing a caseload of files under the supervision of litigators
• Drafting correspondence to clients, courts and third parties
• Applying for Legal Aid, prior authority and other case funding
• Taking client instructions and preparing statements, applications, written representations and other legal documents
• Uploading and downloading case material through CCDCS
• Assisting with diary management and ensuring Court Orders are complied with
• Maintaining accurate time recording and case management records
• Ensuring files meet the firm's internal standards and Lexcel requirements
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with the instruction of experts where required
• Providing a high standard of client care

Person Specification

• Previous experience within criminal law or a solicitor's office is desirable
• Ideally, experience managing your own criminal casework
• Good understanding of client care and a commitment to Legal Aid work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate and support fee earner requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• Hybrid working following training
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday
• Additional discretionary Christmas leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical healthcare, with optional optical and dental cover
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme, including e-bikes
• Extensive online training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support