Complex Crime Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after training

21 days + holidays up to 30

Birthday day off

Extra holiday purchase

Flexible working

Private medical

Dental & Optical cover

Cycle to Work

Gym discount

Online training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Complex Crime Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join a Bristol team. The role supports Solicitors and Advocates in preparing cases for court, handling a diverse caseload across multiple offices.

The candidate will draft legal documents, manage client instructions, and ensure compliance with Lexcel standards while delivering high-quality client care. Hybrid working follows training.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal law or solicitors’ office desirable.
• Ideally managing own criminal casework.
• Good client care focus and commitment to Legal Aid work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Solicitors and legal representatives with case preparation.
• Manage caseload under supervision of litigators.
• Draft correspondence to clients, courts and third parties.
• Apply for Legal Aid, prior authority and other case funding.
• Take client instructions and prepare statements and legal documents.
• Upload/download case material through CCDCS.
• Assist with diary management and ensure Court Orders are complied with.
• Maintain time recording and case management records.
• Ensure files meet firm standards and Lexcel requirements.
• Undertake legal research and assist with instruction of experts.
• Provide a high standard of client care.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational & time management

Team player

Proactive approach

Client care

Willing to learn new systems

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

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful