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Criminal Defence Paralegal - Police Station Accredited
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
London
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 35,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading law firm in London is seeking a dedicated Criminal Defence Paralegal with Police Station Accreditation to join their esteemed Crime Department. The role includes delivering exceptional legal support for clients in criminal proceedings, engaging in comprehensive casework, and offering representation at police stations and courts. The firm is known for its commitment to justice and exceptional legal expertise, making this a significant opportunity for aspiring legal professionals.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Demonstrate passion and experience in Criminal Law.
- Strong academic background with Law degree.
- Legal experience as a Crime Paralegal/Advisor.
Responsibilities
- Assist with casework including a range of Crime matters.
- Attend police stations and courts for representation.
- Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.
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Duncan Lewis Solicitors
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Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.
Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does.
Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.
Ranked by Chambers & Partners for its high-quality case preparation, our Crime Department excels in defending clients at every stage of the criminal justice process. A number of our solicitors are police station representatives and can offer free 24/7 representation at all police station interviews as well as at pre-charge investigations. In addition, the department has a number of Higher Courts Advocates providing representation for serious matters such as murder and rape. Our solicitors regularly represent clients at the Youth Court, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
Our crime department has been involved in many high profile and complex cases and understand the consequential impact of being involved in a criminal process can have working with clients to mitigate the effects. The department’s specialism includes appealing sentences/ convictions via judicial review, representation at the Court of Appeal and assisting with applications for Criminal Cases Review Commission injustice reviews in the Court Martial and Service Civilian Court.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Crime Defence Paralegal with Police Station Accreditation to join our esteemed Crime Department. Reporting directly to the Department Director, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional legal support to clients facing criminal proceedings, including both Legal Aid and private cases.
- Report directly to Department Director
- Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
- Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Crime matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)
- Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
- Dealing with correspondence
- Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
- Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
- Attend police stations and courts, offering accredited representation and assistance.
- Collaborate with solicitors during client conferences and court hearings. Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
- Ensuring compliance with file management.
- Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Criminal Law
- A strong academic background with a Law degree
- Legal experience as an Crime Paralegal/Advisor
- Clear understanding and application of Criminal Laws
- Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
- Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
- Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
- Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
- A fantastic supportive team
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
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