Paralegal - Criminal Law

Stone King LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

28 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible & hybrid working

Job summary

Stone King LLP is seeking a talented Paralegal to join our Crime team. You will support fee-earners on complex and high-value criminal matters, build trusted client relationships, and help deliver high-quality legal services across our nationwide offices.

This hybrid role requires travel to other locations, attendance at courts and police stations, and occasional after-hours work. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisation, communication, and a keen interest in criminal law.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience organising workload and meeting deadlines.
• Keen interest in Criminal law.
• Travel to other office locations and occasional after-hours work; driving licence required.
• Excellent telephone skills and ability to take detailed messages.
• Excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Support fee-earners on complex, high-value criminal matters.
• Build trusted client relationships and understand clients' aims.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality client service.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service and ways of working.
• Manage matters to a high standard, timely and with commercial awareness.
• Maintain high professional and regulatory standards.
• Continue professional development and stay informed of legal developments.
• This hybrid role requires travel and occasional after-hours work; attend courts and police stations nationwide.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning mindset

Time management

Workload organisation

Travel readiness

Driving license

Telephone skills

Education

LLB / GDL / LPC or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Stone King, we're a purpose-driven law firm with a clear ambition: to deliver positive societal impact through the work we do with and for our clients. Since 1785, we've combined a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach, embracing change and investing in our future.

About Us

At Stone King, we're a purpose-driven law firm with a clear ambition: to deliver positive societal impact through the work we do with and for our clients. Since 1785, we've combined a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach, embracing change and investing in our future. We work with many organisations and individuals who share our commitment to making a difference, including charities, social enterprises, faith-based organisations, educational institutions, businesses, public sector organisations and private individuals. We are nationally recognised for our expertise across the sectors we serve and are consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Many of our lawyers are recognised as leading practitioners in their fields, reflecting the depth of expertise, sector knowledge and client service we provide. We foster an inclusive and supportive culture where different perspectives are valued, people are empowered to develop and thrive.

The Team

Our talented people within our Criminal Law team have an extraordinary history of supporting individuals and families through some of the most challenging and life-changing situations they may face. Our work includes representation in police stations and courts nationwide, specialist support for those with neurodivergent presentations and mental health conditions, advocacy across a broad range of criminal justice matters, and access to therapeutic and rehabilitative pathways that promote positive change. Collectively, these engagements help protect individual rights, preserve reputations and livelihoods, support families, and ensure fair access to justice.

The opportunity

We are looking for a talented and motivated Paralegal to join our Crime team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base, providing high-quality legal advice and building trusted relationships within one

You’ll work alongside supportive and experienced colleagues, collaborating across teams to deliver excellent client service while continuing to develop your own skills and expertise.

• Support our fee-earners on complex and high value legal matters within the Private Client sector, ensuring excellent outcomes for clients
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients, understanding their aims and supporting their success
• Work collaboratively across the team and wider firm to deliver a seamless and high-quality client experience
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high performing team culture
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service, improve ways of working and support the continued development of the practice
• Manage matters effectively, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, in a timely and efficient way, and with appropriate commercial awareness
• Maintain high professional and regulatory standards at all times
• Continue your own professional development, staying informed of legal and sector developments
• This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of around two days per week in the office, however, this role requires travel to other office locations and off-site venues in response to client needs, including attendance at courts, police stations, and prisons nationwide. Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasional requirements to work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on client demands. As such, the ability to travel is essential to fulfil the responsibilities of the role

About You

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience and behaviours required to succeed in this role.

Requirements

Essential

• High attention to detail
• Can demonstrate professional and effective communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience of organising workload and meeting deadlines
• A keen interest in Criminal law
• This role requires travel to other office locations and off-site venues in response to client needs, including attendance at courts, police stations, and prisons nationwide. Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasional requirements to work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on client demands. As such, the ability to travel is essential to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. A driving license and access to your own car is essential for this role.
• Professional and effective telephone skills taking detailed messages where necessary
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience in Paralegal role
• Completion of LLB, GDL or LPC (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively
• Collaborates well with colleagues and stakeholdersTakes a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Manages priorities effectively and delivers high-quality work
• Contributes positively to an inclusive and supportive team culture

Why Join Stone King?

At Stone King, you'll be part of a purpose-driven firm where your work has a meaningful impact on clients, communities and society. We combine sector-leading expertise with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to thrive. Alongside meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, including:

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. Enhanced leave provisions for key life events, supporting you through important moments both inside and outside of work
• An additional paid day each year to support CSR and volunteering activities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture
• Investment in learning, development and career progression
• The opportunity to work alongside market-leading sector specialists
• Meaningful work that delivers positive impact for clients, communities and society

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Stone King, we value individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made fairly and without discrimination. We are proud signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment and Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and are a Disability Confident Employer. We aim to make our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, subject to any recruitment capacity constraints.

Closing date: 25 September 2026

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.