Crime Extradition Paralegal

Hodge Jones & Allen; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking an Extradition Paralegal to support its Crime Department. The role involves managing extradition cases, client interaction, and various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in extradition law and a commitment to legal aid work, with the possibility of advancing as a police station representative.

Qualifications

• Experience in extradition law or related areas is essential.
• Willingness to work within legal aid is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of extradition cases for court.
• Manage a large volume of cases and client communications.
• Instruct experts and clerks for hearings.

Skills

Interest in extradition law

Fluency in European language

Job description

Hodge Jones & Allen LLP

Leading London NW1 Solicitors

Seeks an Extradition Paralegal

We are looking for a paralegal to support the Extradition Team within the Crime Department.

The Crime team at Hodge Jones & Allen is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading criminal defence practices. We are regularly recommended in legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with many of our lawyers regarded as leaders in their fields. Our ethos since 1977 has been to provide the best service to all clients from all walks of life. This has led to us being Involved in some of the nation’s most high profile cases.

The successful candidate will assist a team of fee earners with the preparation of extradition cases for the Magistrates Court and High Court. This will involve managing a large volume of cases, taking instructions from clients, instructing experts, clerking court hearings and dealing with correspondence and administrative tasks.

You must have either experience in and/or demonstrable interest in extradition law. A willingness to work within legal aid is essential. Fluency in a European language would be an advantage, as would a willingness to become an accredited police station representative.

To apply, please send a covering letter, CV and salary expectations to Alisha Patel

The deadline for applications is 12:00 (midday) on Friday 11 July 2025.