Paralegal - Criminal

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kensington is seeking a highly experienced Senior Crime Paralegal with Police Station Accreditation to join its established Crime Department. Reporting directly to the Criminal Solicitor, you will support solicitors on complex criminal matters while independently undertaking police station attendances and managing your own caseload where appropriate.

This role suits a candidate with substantial criminal defence experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handling

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting solicitors on complex criminal matters.
• Accredited representation at police stations.
• Ability to manage own caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with clients, counsel, courts and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Criminal Solicitor and assist with the management of complex criminal cases.
• Provide accredited representation and advice to clients at police stations, including out-of-hours call-outs where required.
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funded and privately funded work.
• Attend clients, take detailed instructions, and prepare cases from initial investigation through to trial.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, police, prosecution agencies, experts, and other third parties.
• Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, case summaries, defence statements, and trial bundles.
• Review, analyse, and process evidence including CCTV, body-worn video, forensic reports, and digital material.
• Prepare and submit Legal Aid applications and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Assist solicitors and advocates with trial preparation, conferences, and court hearings.
• Attend Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts, and other tribunals as required.
• Maintain accurate time recording and file management records.
• Ensure full compliance with SRA standards, regulatory requirements, departmental procedures, and quality standards.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
• Deliver outstanding client care and support clients throughout criminal proceedings with professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Ensuring compliance with file management.

Skills

Criminal defence experience

Police Station Accreditation

Case management

Client care

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Crime Paralegal with Police Station Accreditation to join this established Crime Department within this established Law firm based in Kensington. You will be Reporting directly to the Criminal Solicitor, you will play a key role in supporting solicitors on complex criminal matters while independently undertaking police station attendances and managing your own caseload of criminal defence matters where appropriate.

This role is ideally suited to a candidate with substantial criminal defence experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive matters, and providing exceptional support to clients throughout the criminal justice process.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to the Criminal Solicitor and assist with the management of complex criminal cases.
• Provide accredited representation and advice to clients at police stations, including out-of-hours call-outs where required.
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funded and privately funded work.
• Attend clients, take detailed instructions, and prepare cases from initial investigation through to trial.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, police, prosecution agencies, experts, and other third parties.
• Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, case summaries, defence statements, and trial bundles.
• Review, analyse, and process evidence including CCTV, body-worn video, forensic reports, and digital material.
• Prepare and submit Legal Aid applications and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Assist solicitors and advocates with trial preparation, conferences, and court hearings.
• Attend Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts, and other tribunals as required.
• Maintain accurate time recording and file management records.
• Ensure full compliance with SRA standards, regulatory requirements, departmental procedures, and quality standards.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
• Deliver outstanding client care and support clients throughout criminal proceedings with professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Ensuring compliance with file management.