Criminal Defense Paralegal - Training & Career Growth

Confidential; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k–£35k DOE

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Police Station Accreditation

Paid training and professional develop

Professional memberships or renewal-fe

Travel expenses reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Criminal Paralegal for a full-time, permanent, office-based role. You will manage a varied Crown Court caseload under supervision, take client instructions, and liaise with police, courts, and counsel as part of your duties.

The firm offers 25 days’ leave, a workplace pension, paid training and development, and travel reimbursement with free parking.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and professionals.
• Close attention to detail and ability to work independently while supporting a team.
• Flexibility to meet criminal defence workloads, including occasional out-of-hours work.
• Police Station Accreditation and experience assisting clients in custody are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage criminal defence files with appropriate supervision, progressing Crown Court caseloads.
• Take client instructions and maintain clear, professional communication throughout matters.
• Review police disclosure, witness statements, exhibits and body-worn video footage.
• Prepare correspondence, applications, case summaries and instructions to counsel for hearing and trial prep.
• Liaise with police, courts, counsel and external experts; attend police stations when accredited.
• Draft and submit legal aid applications and maintain accurate electronic case records.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Independent work

Job description

Eventus Legal in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Criminal Paralegal for a full-time, permanent, office-based role. You will manage a varied Crown Court caseload under supervision, take client instructions, and liaise with police, courts, and counsel as part of your duties.

The firm offers 25 days’ leave, a workplace pension, paid training and development, and travel reimbursement with free parking.