Crime Paralegal

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development support

SQE qualification support

Job summary

Confidential West London law firm is seeking a Crime Paralegal to join its Criminal Defence Team. You will work in a collegiate environment alongside experienced colleagues, handling police station visits, bail applications and magistrates court work.

The firm supports career development, offers police station accreditation assistance and SQE qualification support, with on-site parking available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in criminal defence at a UK private practice firm.
• Experience performing police station visits and magistrates court work.
• Proficiency with legal administration tasks and bail applications.

Responsibilities

• Police station visits
• Administration tasks such as bail applications
• Magistrates Court work

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Legal administration

Job description

A highly regarded litigation specialist is growing its Criminal Defence Team in west London with the hire of a Crime Paralegal.

This well-regarded firm has had a very steady crime team for many years and looking to grow naturally and gradually. Having hired some staff recently, it is now looking for more!

You will work with a genuinely collegiate and supportive team as you pursue your career in criminal litigation.

The firm is committed to the onward development of its staff and will help you to become police station accredited (if you are not already).

Your Crime Paralegal role will include a traditional mix of legal aid work including:

• Police station visits


• Administration task i.e. bail applications etc


• Magistrates Court work

We are inviting applications from:

• Crime paralegals, legal secretaries, legal administrators or legal assistants


• With 2+ years' experience in criminal defence at a UK private practice law firm (this is essential)

Benefits of this Crime Paralegal role include:

• On-site parking


• Support with career development (police station accreditation)


• Qualification support via SQE