Criminal Law Paralegal

GT Stewart Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,000–£32,000 per year

Job summary

GT Stewart Solicitors in Leeds seeks a proactive legal support assistant to assist a busy criminal defence team. You will help with client matters, case preparation, and court-related work, contributing to high-quality service.

The role requires a law degree or relevant legal experience, strong written communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a permanent full-time position with career development within an established firm.

Qualifications

• Law degree or relevant legal experience.
• Interest in criminal law.
• Strong written communication.
• Good organizational ability.
• Ability to work in a busy legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist criminal defence solicitors.
• Prepare case documentation.
• Maintain client files.
• Review evidence and disclosure.
• Communicate with clients.
• Support court and hearing preparation.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational ability

Interest in criminal law

Client communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Support a busy criminal law team with client matters, case preparation, legal documentation and court-related work.

About GT Stewart Solicitors

GT Stewart Solicitors is a specialist UK law firm handling criminal defence, family, housing, public law and other legal matters.

What you'll do

• Assist criminal defence solicitors
• Prepare case documentation
• Maintain client files
• Review evidence and disclosure
• Communicate with clients
• Support court and hearing preparation

What we're looking for

• Law degree or relevant legal experience
• Interest in criminal law
• Strong written communication
• Good organizational ability
• Ability to work in a busy legal environment

Benefits

• Estimated GBP 26,000-£32,000 annual salary
• Permanent full-time employment
• Criminal law experience
• Career development within an established firm