Remote Paralegal – Criminal Motor Defence & Growth

DAC Beachcroft LLP; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Gym membership discount

Social events

Professional funding

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Paralegal to join our Criminal Motor Defence team in the UK. The role focuses on representing drivers in serious motoring offences and supporting counsel in police stations, magistrates’ and crown court proceedings.

You will manage a varied caseload, assist with statements, witness interviews, and reporting to insurer clients, while maintaining strict quality and financial controls and developing legal knowledge across related firm services.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal litigation (police station accredited) and at least 2 years in criminal matters.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive cases involving drivers in serious road traffic incidents.
• Able to manage workloads, meet KPIs and work within client-familiar protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide police station representation for drivers under investigation for serious and fatal offences.
• Attend Magistrates' Court and Crown Court with counsel to assist clients.
• Attend coroner's court for inquests related to fatal road traffic collisions.
• Analyse evidence, conduct police interviews, briefing counsel, and drafting statements.
• Manage own caseload finances and regular billing, meeting fee income targets.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with firm protocols on data security.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Police station accreditation

Client management

Education

Qualified paralegal or equivalent experience

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Paralegal to join our Criminal Motor Defence team in the UK. The role focuses on representing drivers in serious motoring offences and supporting counsel in police stations, magistrates’ and crown court proceedings.

You will manage a varied caseload, assist with statements, witness interviews, and reporting to insurer clients, while maintaining strict quality and financial controls and developing legal knowledge across related firm services.