Criminal Defence Paralegal

Criminal Defence Paralegal
Mansfield
£18,000 to £20,000 Salary Bracket
Full Time, Permanent

Who we are:

CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.

For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

About the business:

CRA Legal are recruiting on behalf of a reputable legal practice, specialising in many forms of legal practice. The firm are a renowned regional practice with multiple offices throughout various regions.

The organisation are going from strength to strength with growth plans, backed up by recent successes throughout the business. As a Crime Paralegal, you will be joining a firm with a people focussed culture and a supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with good academics, or a criminal defence professional at the beginning of their career, to join a growing law firm. There is much scope for development and you'll be given the opportunity to gain good exposure to high quality work.

If successful, you will perform the following role as an Criminal Defence Paralegal:

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and legal precedents to support the defence strategy.
• Case Preparation: Assist solicitors in preparing for trials, hearings, and other court proceedings by organising case files, collecting evidence, and preparing exhibits.
• Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and affidavits under the guidance of solicitors.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other relevant parties to gather information, schedule appointments, and provide updates on case progress.
• Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents with the appropriate courts and administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with all filing deadlines and procedures.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, including managing solicitors' calendars, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case management systems.
• Trial Support: Assist solicitors during trial proceedings by organising trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and taking notes during court proceedings.
• Case Management: Maintain accurate and organised case files, ensuring all documents, correspondence, and evidence are properly catalogued and accessible.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of changes in criminal law, court procedures, and legal research methods to provide the most up-to-date assistance to the legal team.
  

The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Company sickness pay
• Discretionary study support
• Flexible working considered
• Hybrid working considered

To apply, you will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in Criminal Defence Law
• An active police station accreditation is required
• LLB Degree preferred

How to apply:

If this Criminal Defence Paralegal vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.

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Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This Criminal Defence Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.