Criminal Defence Paralegal

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sue Ross Recruitment is recruiting a Criminal Defence Paralegal for a well‑established law firm in Sheffield. This hands‑on role suits someone with practical criminal defence experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

You will support Criminal Defence solicitors, manage your own caseload and assist clients through every stage of the criminal justice process. Responsibilities include managing cases, police station representation, legal research, drafting documents, and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within criminal defence law.
• Experience representing clients at the police station.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach.
• A professional, empathetic and resilient attitude when dealing with sensitive and challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Case Management – Managing your own caseload across the full range of criminal defence matters.
• Police Station Work – Representing clients at the police station and providing clear, practical advice at critical stages of proceedings. Alternatively, a willingness to undertake police station accreditation will be considered.
• Legal Research – Conducting detailed legal research to support case strategy, ensuring knowledge is up to date with relevant case law, legislation and criminal procedure.
• Drafting & Documentation – Preparing and drafting legal documents with accuracy, clarity and attention to detail.
• Client Care – Building strong relationships with clients, providing clear and tailored guidance, keeping clients informed throughout their case, and meeting clients to take instructions, statements and assist with mitigation.
• Communication & Liaison – Working closely with colleagues, external agencies and clients to ensure matters progress efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Police station representation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client-focused

Empathetic and resilient

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm to recruit a Criminal Defence Paralegal to join their busy criminal defence team.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with practical criminal defence experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You will play a key role in supporting Criminal Defence solicitors, while also managing your own caseload and assisting clients through every stage of the criminal justice process.

Responsibilities

• Case Management – Managing your own caseload across the full range of criminal defence matters.
• Police Station Work – Representing clients at the police station and providing clear, practical advice at critical stages of proceedings. Alternatively, a willingness to undertake police station accreditation will be considered.
• Legal Research – Conducting detailed legal research to support case strategy, ensuring knowledge is up to date with relevant case law, legislation and criminal procedure.
• Drafting & Documentation – Preparing and drafting legal documents with accuracy, clarity and attention to detail.
• Client Care – Building strong relationships with clients, providing clear and tailored guidance, keeping clients informed throughout their case, and meeting clients to take instructions, statements and assist with mitigation.
• Communication & Liaison – Working closely with colleagues, external agencies and clients to ensure matters progress efficiently and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within criminal defence law.
• Experience representing clients at the police station.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach.
• A professional, empathetic and resilient attitude when dealing with sensitive and challenging situations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable criminal defence practice where you will gain hands‑on experience, responsibility and exposure to a wide range of criminal matters within a supportive team environment.