Paralegal – Criminal Department

Bindmans LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bindmans LLP, a leading London law firm, seeks a Paralegal for its Criminal Law team to provide general support to fee earners. The role supports SQE-qualifying work experience and may lead to a Training Contract after 12 months for LPC route qualifiers.

The role includes legal research, witness interviews, drafting statements, handling evidence, and liaising with clients in prison, with supervision from senior fee earners.

Qualifications

• Criminal law and human rights law experience are essential.
• BVC/LPC completion and paralegal experience in criminal law desirable.
• LAA accreditation to undertake police station work is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with case preparation and legal research.
• Interview witnesses and draft statements for cases.
• Process evidence, and prepare, collate and order documentation.
• Apply for legal aid funding and attend clients in prison.
• Attend conferences and court appearances, stay updated on legal and funding developments.

Skills

Criminal law

Human rights law

Legal research

Case management

Education

BVC/LPC

Job description

Bindmans LLP is a successful London law firm, with a reputation for excellence and being at the cutting edge of legal developments.

Bindmans continues to be ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 as one of the top firms in London and the UK for its specialist areas. We are known for achieving excellent results for clients, often in ground-breaking areas of law. We advise many different types of clients with many different legal issues. We pride ourselves on always providing the best possible service, tailored to the needs of each individual client.

We are seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join our Criminal Law team to provide general support to the fee earners in the department. The experience gained in this role will constitute “Qualifying Work Experience” for those qualifying through the SQE route and there is likely to be an opportunity to progress to a Training Contract for those qualifying through the LPC route after 12 months.

The role will consist of assisting fee earners with case preparation including legal research, interviewing witnesses and drafting statements, processing evidence, preparing, collating and ordering documentation, applying for legal aid funding, attending clients in prison, attending conferences and court, keeping up to speed with legal and funding developments, taking new enquiries. Paralegals in the team will work under the close supervision of senior fee earners.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Good legal experience, qualifications and knowledge of criminal and human rights law are essential;
• Successful completion of BVC/LPC and previous paralegal experience in criminal law and human rights are highly desirable as well as a proven track record of administrative and case management skills within an office environment. Accredited by LAA to undertake Police Station work would be an advantage. We will look at applicants who are able to demonstrate experience in administration of multi handed cases and the ability to manage and delegate tasks, as well as excellent IT skills to supplement these skills.

Contract terms will depend on the ability and experience of candidates and volume of work.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY

While we strive to make an impact through the law, we also strive to make an impact as an employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and the nurture of equality and diversity in our workplace.

Closing Date Midday on Monday 2 November 2026

Start Date As soon as possible

Salary £29,000

Contract Type Permanent

Reference Crime.Para- 10/2026

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