Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Criminal Paralegal to join a specialist criminal defence practice in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent job is office-based and offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE plus 25 days annual leave, workplace pension scheme, paid training and professional development, paid professional memberships or accreditation renewal fees, time off in lieu of additional hours worked and reimbursement of travel expenses and free parking. You will manage a varied caseload, including Crown Court matters, with appropriate supervision from an experienced team member and opportunities to develop your expertise and progress your legal career.
Job Responsibilities
- Managing criminal defence files with appropriate supervision, including preparing and progressing your own Crown Court caseload
- Taking client instructions and providing clear, sensitive and professional communication throughout each matter
- Reviewing police disclosure, witness statements, exhibits and body-worn video footage
- Preparing correspondence, applications, case summaries and instructions to counsel, and supporting solicitors with hearing and trial preparation
- Liaising with police, courts, counsel, experts and other relevant agencies
- Attending police stations to assist clients where appropriately accredited
- Drafting and submitting legal aid applications
- Maintaining accurate electronic case records and meeting deadlines, court directions and case management requirements
Person Specification
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with a confident and professional approach to clients and other professionals
- Close attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team
- Flexibility to meet the demands of criminal defence work, including occasional out-of-hours requirements
- Police Station Accreditation and experience assisting clients in custody are highly desirable, particularly the ability to attend police stations independently
- Legal aid criminal defence experience and familiarity with Magistrates' Court and Crown Court proceedings are desirable
- Experience using digital case management systems and electronic bundles is desirable
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to police stations and courts where required are desirable
Benefits and Rewards
- Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 based on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension scheme
- Funded Police Station Accreditation
- Paid training and professional development
- Paid professional memberships or accreditation renewal fees
- Time off in lieu of additional hours worked and reimbursement of travel expenses
- Free parking
- Opportunities to develop your criminal law expertise and progress your legal career
- Full-time, permanent employment with office-based working, Monday to Friday, with flexibility and occasional out-of-hours work required
About the Law Firm
Our client is a specialist criminal defence law firm holding the Specialist Quality Mark, with a practice covering general and serious crime, fraud, road traffic offences and regulatory matters. The firm supports clients throughout the criminal justice process, providing advice and representation from initial police station attendance through to Magistrates' Court and Crown Court proceedings. You will join a busy, supportive team of experienced criminal law professionals, working on a varied caseload that offers scope to deepen your specialist knowledge and strengthen your case preparation skills. With appropriate supervision and experienced colleagues to work alongside, this opportunity will allow you to build on your existing criminal defence experience, develop your confidence in managing complex matters and progress your legal career.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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