Criminal Law Paralegal — Leeds (Training & Benefits)

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Electric vehicle scheme

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Benenden health care

Firm laptop

Ongoing training and development

Annual appraisal and salary reviews

Job summary

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates in Leeds is seeking a full-time, permanent Criminal Law Paralegal to join our busy team. You will work under the supervision of experienced fee earners and support case management, client care, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will be undertaking or have completed legal studies (LPC/BPC, SQE or equivalent), hold police station accreditation, and possess strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Be currently undertaking, or have completed legal studies (e.g., LPC/BPC, SQE preparation, or relevant modules/experience).
• Demonstrate an interest in Criminal Law.
• Police station accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of client care in managing client matters.
• Provide support to Fee Earners and the wider legal team.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure files are managed effectively, creating letters or documents on the case management system.
• Complete public funding applications.
• Collate and redact large documents for court bundles where necessary.

Skills

Criminal law interest

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

LPC/BPC (or SQE) preparation or equivalent

Job description

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates in Leeds is seeking a full-time, permanent Criminal Law Paralegal to join our busy team. You will work under the supervision of experienced fee earners and support case management, client care, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will be undertaking or have completed legal studies (LPC/BPC, SQE or equivalent), hold police station accreditation, and possess strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.