Paralegal

Paralegal | Manchester, M1 | Full Time | Permanent | £24,000–£28,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist Criminal Defence firm with offices in Manchester and London.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting solicitors with a varied caseload of criminal defence matters

• Preparing case files, correspondence and legal documentation

• Reviewing and organising evidence and disclosure

• Assisting with preparation for Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court hearings

• Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, police and other relevant agencies

• Taking instructions from clients and maintaining accurate attendance notes

• Assisting with legal research and case preparation

• Preparing applications, statements and other case documentation

• Maintaining accurate records and keeping case-management systems up to date

• Assisting with publicly funded criminal defence matters and Legal Aid administration

• Providing high standards of client care and supporting solicitors throughout each case

Requirements

Essential

• A Law degree or strong academic background in law

• Legal experience as a Crime Paralegal or Crime Advisor

• A clear understanding of criminal law and its application

• A passion for pursuing a career in criminal law

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent communication skills when dealing with clients and professional bodies

• Accuracy when working under pressure and to tight deadlines

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using case-management systems

• A professional, pragmatic approach and commitment to excellent client service

• An interest in developing legal knowledge and gaining practical criminal defence experience

Desirable

• Experience within a criminal defence environment

• Previous experience with Legal Aid and/or criminal casework

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £24,000–£28,000 per annum, depending on experience

• The opportunity to work within an established and specialist criminal defence team

• Exposure to a wide range of criminal matters

• Hands-on experience across Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court cases

• Close support and mentoring from experienced criminal solicitors

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Sector: Criminal Defence / Legal Aid

What’s Next?

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