Criminal Paralegal (PSAR) — Grow Your Career

JNP Legal Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private medical healthcare

Generous annual leave

Training and development

Qualification routes support

Criminal defence exposure

Modern technology & admin support

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Out-of-hours call-out payments

Job summary

JNP Legal Ltd in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, is inviting applications for a Criminal Paralegal (Police Station Accredited Representative Required). You will support solicitors in the Crime Department, advise clients at police stations, and help progress cases from opening to conclusion while ensuring high-quality client care.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of criminal defence work, access to training and development, and opportunities to progress toward Solicitor or Chartered Legal

Qualifications

• Current Police Station Accreditation (PSAR) required.
• Experience working within criminal law.
• Excellent client care skills.
• Strong organisational and file management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and transport.
• Experience dealing with Legal Aid matters.
• Magistrates' Court experience.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Desire to progress towards qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.

Responsibilities

• Attending police stations and advising clients under your Police Station Accreditation.
• Assisting solicitors with the preparation and progression of criminal cases.
• Preparing legal documents, statements and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients, courts, the Crown Prosecution Service, counsel and third parties.
• Managing case files from opening through to conclusion.
• Ensuring all cases are progressed efficiently and in line with court deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records, attendance notes and time recording.
• Supporting advocacy preparation and trial preparation.
• Delivering exceptional levels of client care throughout the client journey.
• Assisting the department with compliance requirements, Legal Aid administration and quality standards.

Skills

PSAR accreditation

Criminal law experience

Client care

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Legal Aid experience

Magistrates' Court experience

Legal case management systems

Career progression

Job description

JNP Legal Ltd in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, is inviting applications for a Criminal Paralegal (Police Station Accredited Representative Required). You will support solicitors in the Crime Department, advise clients at police stations, and help progress cases from opening to conclusion while ensuring high-quality client care.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of criminal defence work, access to training and development, and opportunities to progress toward Solicitor or Chartered Legal