Crime Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading criminal law firm is looking for a dynamic Crime Paralegal to join their Hounslow office. The successful candidate will work in a professional environment, providing key support in high-profile criminal defense cases, with opportunities to work with both legal aid and privately paying clients.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience as a paralegal in criminal defense.
• Police Station Accreditation is advantageous.
• Commitment to criminal defense.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in a busy criminal defense practice.
• Provide high-level advice and representation to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Legal research skills

Fluency in English

Computer literacy

Job description

My client is seeking a dynamic, commercially minded Crime Paralegal to join their Hounslow, Greater London office.

The successful Crime Paralegal will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area, attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud.

The firm handles both legal aid cases and represents privately paying clients, thus expecting a high level of advice and representation. Their privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, and a service to be proud to deliver around the clock. As a result, the successful candidate will be expected to adapt to the needs of the business when required.

Applicants Must

• Have a minimum of 12 months experience as a paralegal in a busy criminal defence practice.
• Be local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of their office.
• Having Police Station Accreditation will be advantageous.

Their practice principally focuses on criminal defence. They are a busy, professional, and friendly practice, and the successful candidate will provide key support to fee earners.

You Must Be Able To Demonstrate

• A strong commitment and interest in criminal defence.
• Good communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A strong work ethic.
• Legal research skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with the ability to produce high-standard written communications to agencies and clients.
• Computer literacy, as the offices are fully computerized and use an integrated case management system.

If you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we may not respond to every applicant directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.