Dynamic Criminal Defence Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment seeks a dynamic Crime Paralegal for their Hounslow, Greater London office. The role involves handling high-profile criminal matters across general crime and fraud, with both legal aid and privately paying clients.

You will support fee earners and must demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills while working flexibly to meet business needs. Applicants should be locally based within 45 minutes of the office; Police Station Accredited

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a paralegal in busy criminal defence practice.
• Local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of the office.
• Police Station Accredited Representative (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Provide key support to fee earners in criminal defence.
• Assist with cases across general and serious crime and fraud.
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Work as part of a team under pressure and maintain a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting written communications to agencies and clients.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork under pressure

Strong work ethic

Legal research skills

Written communications

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment seeks a dynamic Crime Paralegal for their Hounslow, Greater London office. The role involves handling high-profile criminal matters across general crime and fraud, with both legal aid and privately paying clients.

You will support fee earners and must demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills while working flexibly to meet business needs. Applicants should be locally based within 45 minutes of the office; Police Station Accredited