Criminal Defence Paralegal

Anakin Seal Legal; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to high-quality criminal def​

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Work with experienced criminal defence

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal in West Yorkshire is seeking a motivated Criminal Defence Paralegal / Junior Lawyer / CILEX to join its busy and highly regarded team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 12 months’ criminal defence experience who is looking to build a long-term career within criminal law. Police Station Accreditation is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in criminal defence as paralegal, CILEX, trainee solicitor or junior lawyer.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.
• Police Station Accreditation desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with criminal defence matters.
• Prepare case files, bundles and legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, courts, barristers and third parties.
• Take instructions and obtain evidence.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Attend court and support fee earners where required.
• Provide general case management and administrative support.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Education

CILEX trainee/qualification

Job description

This well established criminal defence practice in West Yorkshire is seeking an ambitious Criminal Defence Paralegal / Junior Lawyer / CILEX to join its busy and highly regarded team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a minimum of 12 months criminal defence experience who is looking to build a long-term career within criminal law. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who hold Police Station Accreditation, although this is not essential.

The Role

Working alongside experienced solicitors and fee earners, you will assist on a varied caseload covering a broad range of criminal matters. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to all stages of criminal proceedings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting solicitors with criminal defence matters
• Preparing case files, bundles and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and third parties
• Taking instructions and obtaining evidence
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Attending court and supporting fee earners where required
• Providing general case management and administrative support

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience within criminal defence as a paralegal, CILEX, trainee solicitor or junior lawyer
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy workload effectively
• A genuine passion for criminal law and client care
• Police Station Accreditation (highly desirable but not essential)

What’s on Offer?

• Excellent salary package
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to high-quality criminal defence work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced and respected criminal defence lawyers

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Criminal Defence Paralegal to take the next step in their career with a well-established and growing law firm in West Yorkshire.