Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Evesham; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Annual bonus (fee earner)

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our friendly Criminal Law team. You will meet clients, assist with court and prison attendances, and prepare case files and documents.

The role offers an opportunity to undertake advocacy in certain areas; candidates should be organised, supportive, with a good understanding of Criminal Law and money laundering obligations. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Criminal Law and money laundering obligations.
• Familiar with electronic search databases.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a supportive manner.
• Keeping up with developments in criminal law.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Meeting clients
• Attending Court and Prisons
• Preparing case files and specific case documents
• Advocacy in certain areas

Skills

Criminal Law

Money Laundering

Electronic databases

Criminal law updates

Driving license

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Paralegal to join our friendly, well established and approachable Criminal Law team.

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting clients
• Attending Court and Prisons
• Preparing case files and specific case documents
• Advocacy in certain areas

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Paralegal to join our friendly, well established and approachable Criminal Law team.

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting clients
• Attending Court and Prisons
• Preparing case files and specific case documents
• Advocacy in certain areas

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Criminal Law and money laundering obligations
• Familiarity with electronic search databases
• An ability to deal with sensitive issues in a supportive manner
• Being familiar with developments in the criminal law
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Benefits

Pension - The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish.

26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Christmas week closure.

Holiday purchase scheme - Purchase 3 extra days per year. (Reviewed annually)

Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).

Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets. ( Fee earner only)

Hybrid working after successful probation period of 3 months. ( Fee earner only)

Online training courses.

Cycle to work scheme.

Monthly fun events with prizes.

Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)

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