Crime Paralegal

YOU MUST have at least 12 months experience working within a UK law dealing with criminal matters to be considered for this role. All other applications WILL NOT be considered.

I am currently working with a highly accomplished Law firm who are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Crime team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that offer genuine routes to progress internally, with continued training and development, as well as a supportive, friendly, and driven work environment.

You will:

• YOU MUST have at least 12 month's experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant working within a busy Crime team.
• YOU MUST have at least 12 month's experience within a UK Law firm.
• You will have had experience dealing with a variety of criminal matters, including: assault, public order, sexual offences, and other offences in the Magistrates and Crown Court.
• You will be able to take initiative, work independently, adapt to the shifting priorities of a busy workload, as well as being able to effectively liaise between solicitors, clients, Courts, and other third parties.

The role:

To assist senior Crime Solicitors, including but not limited to:

• Support and assist fee earners with all aspects of case preparation
• Draft a wide range of documents, including witness statements
• Conduct legal research
• Process and organise evidence
• Prepare, collate, and order documentation
• Attend client meetings, case conferences, and court hearings
• Handle new enquiries
• Attend ongoing training to stay updated on relevant legal developments
• Prepare court bundles
• Perform various administrative tasks.

Training and close supervision would be provided by senior fee earners within team.

If you are seeking the next step in your career and would like to join a reputable firm dealing with top quality criminal work, please provide your most recent CV - alicia@ljwsolutions.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ilford, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• UK Law Firm: 1 year (required)
• Criminal Paralegal: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LJWCWE