Paralegal - Criminal Defence

IPS Group Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £28,000

Varied criminal defence caseload

Supportive and collaborative team

Strong professional development and/or

Friendly firm culture with teamwork

Growing and ambitious practice

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in Rochdale is seeking a Paralegal to join its Criminal Defence team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers a varied caseload with opportunities for career development and a collaborative working environment.

You will handle a broad range of criminal matters, including road traffic, with exposure to police station and court work and ongoing client management. Competitive salary and supportive culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a law firm.
• Motivated individual seeking a career in criminal defence.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a dedicated Criminal Defence team, you will handle your own cases comprising a broad caseload of criminal matters including road traffic.
• The role offers exposure to a wide range of work including police station and court attendance and ongoing client management.
• Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to progress their career within criminal defence and who have existing experience working within a law firm.

Job description

Paralegal - Criminal Defence Rochdale

Full-Time, Permanent | to £28,000 DOE

A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join its busy and highly regarded Criminal Defence team in Rochdale.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a supportive and collaborative practice offering a varied caseload, genuine career development opportunities, and a positive working environment where teamwork and professional excellence go hand in hand.

Company Details

Company: IPS Group Limited

Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Greater Manchester, M2 2JG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Responsibilities

Working as part of a dedicated Criminal Defence team, you will handle your own cases comprising a broad caseload of criminal matters including road traffic.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of work including police station and court attendance and ongoing client management.

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to progress their career within criminal defence and who have existing experience working within a law firm.

Benefits

• - Competitive salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience
• - Varied criminal defence caseload
• - Supportive and collaborative team environment
• - Strong professional development and progression opportunities
• - Friendly firm culture with an emphasis on teamwork and mutual support
• - Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious practice

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