Criminal Defence Paralegal – City of London

We are seeking a diligent and empathetic Paralegal to join our Criminal Defence team in our City of London office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal law, exceptional communication skills, and a sincere commitment to assisting clients through complex legal procedures. As a Case Worker, you will collaborate with solicitors in handling cases involving criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters. This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of individuals entangled in legal matters.

Your profile

• A sincere commitment to supporting clients through challenging legal proceedings.
• A proven ability in managing cases related to criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the capacity to establish rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.

We expect the ideal candidate to

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Conduct thorough initial consultations with clients to gather information regarding their legal matters and personal circumstances.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to bolster case preparation and strategy formulation.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing parties, and relevant professionals involved in cases to collect evidence and exchange information.
• Manage case files meticulously, ensuring accuracy and organisation of all documentation.
• Assist in scheduling court hearings and meetings, on behalf of clients.
• Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings as necessary, taking notes and assisting with case presentation.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines consistently.

What we are seeking

• A candidate capable of adapting quickly to the role.
• Familiarity with legal aid processes.
• Previous experience in a legal environment, preferably in criminal law.
• Ideally the candidate will have police station accreditation or alternatively a commitment to obtaining this in the near future.

Working with us

We offer continuous training and support to foster your professional growth as a valued member of our dynamic and expanding team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service. We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.

Employee benefits include:

• Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
• Administrative support.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Colleague support for case coverage.
• Supervision and mentorship.
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
• Bi-annual social events.
• Additional perks and benefits.
• Competitive training packages.

We are a distinguished multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognized for excellence across various legal domains.