Criminal Paralegal & Trainee

Clayton Legal; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Criminal Paralegal or graduate interested in criminal law. In this role, you'll manage a varied caseload, draft important legal documents, and represent clients at the police station, with full training and support to progress towards a Training Contract. Enjoy a competitive salary along with several holidays and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal or relevant degree in law.
• Eagerness to progress towards a Training Contract in criminal law.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied criminal caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Draft statements, briefs, and client correspondence.
• Represent clients at the police station with training support.

Skills

Experience in criminal law

Client-focused approach

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Job description

Criminal Paralegal | Trainee Solicitor | Police Station Representative

Calling experienced paralegals ready for a Training Contract!

Join a top Legal criminal law team in Liverpool and take the next step in your legal career. This is your chance to gain hands‑on experience, work across private and publicly funded cases, and set yourself up for solicitor qualification.

Why you’ll love this role :

• Manage a varied criminal caseload from instruction to conclusion
• Draft statements, briefs, and client correspondence
• Represent clients at the police station with full support and training
• Gain the experience and skills needed for a future Training Contract
• Be part of a flexible, supportive, and ambitious team

You :

• Experienced paralegal or graduate keen on criminal law
• Organised, proactive, and client‑focused
• Excited to progress towards a Training Contract

Perks :

Competitive salary, days holiday + bank holidays, ongoing professional development

Know someone who might be interested or want to find out more? Give me a call! Think you’ve got the right skills and experience? Apply now!